CERN Openlab Summer Programme 2026

CERN Openlab is currently accepting application for its Summer Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About CERN Openlab Summer Programme

Opportunity Details

  • Date Published: November 27, 2025
  • Application Deadline: January 26, 2026
  • Category: Masters Bachelors
  • Oppotunity Locations: Switzerland

CERN Openlab Summer Student Programme 2026 is a paid nine‑week summer programme at CERN in Geneva designed for bachelor’s and master’s students in computer science–related fields.

Benefits of CERN Openlab Summer Programme

  • 93 CHF per calendar day subsistence allowance (tax-free).

  • Coverage under CERN’s health insurance scheme (unless funded directly by a national agency).

  • Travel expenses to Geneva covered depending on circumstances.

  • Access to an extensive physics lecture programme and IT lectures.

  • Help with finding accommodation on or near CERN’s site.

CERN Openlab Summer Programme Requirements

  • Open to Bachelor’s and Master’s students (not PhD candidates).

  • Must have completed at least 6 semesters (3 years) of full-time studies in computing-related fields.

  • Cannot have worked at CERN for more than 3 months or participated in the programme before.

  • Must have good knowledge of English.

  • Must remain enrolled as a full-time student until the start of the programme.

  • All nationalities are welcome to apply.

Application Date and Process

You will need the following documents, in English or French, clearly labelled (e.g. “CV”, “Academic transcript”, etc.) and in PDF format to complete your application:

  •  CV in English (check CERN CV tips for some advice on how to write your CV).
  • A copy of your most recent official academic transcript (if you download it from your university portal please make sure there is no protection so that we can open it).
  • An academic reference letter (dated less than 12 months).
  • Recommended, not mandatory:
  • Motivation letter with an indication of the preferred area of work.

Application Deadline

26 January, 2026

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