The Applications are now open for the CERN Research Fellowship 2026 in Switzerland. It is a Fully Funded International Fellowship at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. The CERN fellowship is aimed at PhD holders to work in a research group. The Duration of the fellowship is from 24 to 36 Months. This Fully Funded fellowship, which covers a Job Contract, Stipend, Travel Expenses, Family Allowance, and Paid Leaves. There is no application fee, and candidates from CERN Member or Associate Member States are eligible to apply. More details are below.
Details About CERN Research Fellowship 2026
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Location: Geneva
- Duration: 24 to 36 Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 3rd November 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Fellowship Covers:
- Duration: 24-month contract, with a possible extension up to 36 months.
- Salary: Net monthly stipend between 6,911 and 7,326 Swiss francs.
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage for you, your spouse, and your children.
- CERN Pension Fund membership.
- Allowances (e.g., installation, family, child, infant) and travel expenses to and from Geneva, depending on your circumstances.
- Leave: 2.5 days of paid leave per month.
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Research Area
- Theoretical Physics
- Applicants will work in a Research Group in the Theory Department.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. A limited number of positions are also open to candidates from Non-Member States who apply through a specific program.
- You must have a PhD in theoretical physics or a scheduled defense date. The PhD must be completed by the time you start the position.
- You should have no more than 6 years of research experience after your PhD.
- CERN staff members are not eligible to apply.
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Required Documents
- CV.
- Most recent relevant qualification.
- Statement of research interests.
- Three recent letters of recommendation.
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How to Apply for the CERN Research Fellowship 2026?
Candidates must submit the online application by 3rd November 2025. The Link to the official website is below.
APPLY FOR THE CERN RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
- For Bachelor’s and Master’s Students, apply for the CERN Technical Student Program or the CERN Administrative Student Program.
- For Fresh Applicants, apply for the CERN ORIGIN Program.
