CERN Administrative Student Programme 2025 in Switzerland (Paid)

If you're an undergraduate in Administration and are looking for a practical training period or a place to complete your final project, you could spend 2 to 12 months at CERN during the course of your studies (Bachelor or Master).

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About CERN Administrative Student Programme

Opportunity Details

If your university requires or encourages you to acquire work experience through an internship, imagine doing this at CERN in Geneva.

It could be in any of the following disciplines: translation, human resources, advanced secretarial work, business administration, logistics, law, finance, accounting, library and information science, engineering management, science communication, education, audiovisual, communication and public relations, psychology, audit are but a few examples of the many domains in which successful applicants will learn and contribute their knowledge.

Benefits of CERN Administrative Student Programme

CERN would very much like to benefit from your expertise, commitment and passion. In return, CERN will provide you with:

  • A contract of association from 2 to 12 months.
  • An allowance of 3452 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
  • A travel allowance.
  • Depending on your personal circumstances, a supplement if you are married and/or have children.
  • Coverage by CERN's comprehensive Health
  • Insurance scheme (the contribution will be automatically deducted from your allowance).
  • 2.5 days of paid leave per month.

CERN Administrative Student Programme Requirements

In order to qualify for a place on the programme you will need to meet the following requirements: 

  • You have completed at least 18 months/3 semesters of your undergraduate studies (Bachelor or Master’s) at the time of the next student selection round taking place in November 2025. 

  • You remain registered as a full-time student during the internship. 

  • You have a good knowledge of English or French. 

Please note that in case you are studying in a STEM/engineering field, you are not eligible to apply for this position. Instead, please consider applying for the CERN Technical Student programme.

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

You will need a CV in English or in French in PDF format to complete your application (other supplementary documents, such as academic transcripts or reference letters are recomended). Your application should reach us no later than August 11, 2025 (at 23:59 CET).

Application Deadline

11 August, 2025

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