Fellowship

CERN Junior Fellowship Programme

Deadline: September 01, 2026

Category

Fellowship

Details

A fellowship programme for recent graduates from universities or higher technical institutes in a wide range of applied sciences, computing and engineering with limited or no work experience. It is a 24-month programme offering a chance to work on cutting-edge projects at the forefront of human knowledge.

Eligibility Criteria

  • You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. Applications from non-Member States are welcome and will be considered.
  • You have a BSc or MSc degree in a relevant field (e.g., physics, engineering, computer science).
  • You have no more than 4 years of relevant experience after obtaining your degree.
  • You have not worked at CERN before as a fellow, student, or staff member for more than 14 months.

Financial Benefits

The fellowship is highly competitive and well-compensated. Benefits include:
  • A monthly stipend ranging from 5,305 to 6,586 Swiss Francs (CHF).
  • A travel allowance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance scheme.
  • Allowances for family, spouse, and/or children.
  • 2.5 days of paid leave per month.
Opportunity Details

Posted By:
Dawda Wally

Type:
Fellowship

Category:
Fellowship

Country:
Switzerland

Funding Type:
Fully Funded

Deadline:
September 01, 2026

Status:
Active

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