CERN OPENLAB Summer Student Programme 2027

What you will do

You will spend your summer where science technology and innovation meet. You will join a multicultural team contribute to real projects and take part in a programme designed to expand your knowledge and curiosity. If selected youll work alongside experts and students from around the world making this a summer like nowhere else on Earth.

Your responsibilities: 

• Contribute to a technical or scientific project within a computing team at CERN.
• Learn from lectures delivered by world-leading scientists and specialists.
• Take part in discussions workshops and visits to CERNs unique facilities.
• Share your learning and experience with peers from a wide range of backgrounds.

Your profile:

• You are currently pursuing a degree in IT Computer Science or related field.
• You are curious motivated and eager to learn through hands-on work.
• You enjoy collaborating with others in an international environment.
• You are open to exploring new ideas and perspectives.

Your skills:

• Fundamental understanding of your field of study.
• Enthusiasm curiosity and a proactive approach to learning.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team.
• Adaptability openness and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications :

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria:

• You are a Bachelors or Masters student (not a PhD candidate) with a strong computing profile and you have completed at least 6 semesters (3 academic years) of full-time university studies in one of these fields by the start of the summer.
• You have not worked at CERN for more than 3 months under any other status and you have not previously participated in the Summer Student Programme at CERN.
• You have a good knowledge of English.
• You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your summer at CERN (between June and the end of September depending on the contract duration).

 Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply for this OPENLAB Summer Student Programme.

You will need these documents (in English of French) to complete your application:

• Your CV.
• An academic reference letter (dated less than 12 months).
• An official academic transcript.
• Certificate of Enrolment covering the full internship period (between June and the end of September depending on the contract duration).
• Any document you consider relevant to your application.

Additional Information :

Application Deadline: 21/01/27 at 23:59 (Geneva time)

Employment Conditions:

• Ideal Start Date: 21/6/27
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Contract duration (in months): 2
• Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite

Global Benefits

• A 94 CHF per calendar day (tax free) subsistence allowance.
• Coverage by CERNs comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (contribution already deducted from allowance). The few students who are paid directly from a national funding agency have to come to CERN with their own insurance coverage.
• Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN depending on your individual circumstances.
• An extensive physics lecture programme (students will also be able to attend a series of IT lectures organized by Openlab).
• Assistance to find accommodation on the CERN site or nearby.

More information about us here:

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern