The Applications are now open for the CERN QUEST Program 2025/26 in Switzerland. It is a Fully Funded Program for experienced Graduates. The Duration of the CERN QUEST program is from 2 to 3 years. There is no application fee, and candidates from CERN Member or Associate Member States are eligible to apply. This program welcomes candidates from a wide range of disciplines, including Physics, Mechanical, IT, Software, Computer, Civil, Electrical, Data Sciences, and Support services such as HR, Legal, and Finance. The program covers the candidates’ travel expenses, living expenses, family allowances, insurance, paid leaves, and a work contract.
Details About CERN QUEST Program 2025/26
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Location: CERN
- Duration: 2 to 3 Years
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: Each Position has a different Deadline
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Financial Benefits
The QUEST Program Covers:
- Monthly stipend of 6,287 to 6,911 CHF (net).
- Health Insurance
- Installation Grant
- Family Allowances
- Travel Expenses
- 30 days of paid annual leave.
Also Check: CERN Administrative Program 2026 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)
Areas of Interest
- Applied Physics
- Civil Engineering
- Data Science & Data Analytics
- Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- Experimental & Theoretical Physics
- Health, Safety & Environment
- International Relations
- Material and Surface Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering & IT
- Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement, etc.)
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General Eligibility Criteria of a CERN QUEST Program
- Candidates from the CERN Member or Associate Member States can only apply.
- The members are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, Brazil, Croatia, India, Latvia, Lithuania, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Ukraine. Cyprus.
- A Master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience after graduation.
- A PhD with no more than 3 years of professional experience after graduation.
- Additionally, you must have never previously held a CERN fellow or graduate contract.
Also Check: Youth Future Summit 2026 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)
How to Apply for the CRN QUEST Program?
Choose the area of interest, and it will display the available position. Submit the online application. The Link to the official website is below.
APPLY FOR THE CERN QUEST PROGRAM
