CERN openlab Summer Student Programme is offered by CERN openlab. CERN openlab’s 2026 summer call is closed; a 2027 application deadline is not yet confirmed by CERN. Current page amount CHF 94 per day; an older FAQ mentioning CHF 93 should not override the 2026 call.
CERN openlab Summer Student at a glance
- Provider: CERN openlab
- Destination: Switzerland
- Level: Undergraduate|Master’s
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s or master’s student in computing, mathematics, engineering or physics with at least six completed semesters before the summer.
- Funding: 2026 summer placement of nine weeks, daily allowance of CHF 94, CERN health insurance, travel contribution subject to rules, and accommodation-search assistance.
- Status: CERN openlab’s 2026 summer call is closed; a 2027 application deadline is not yet confirmed by CERN.
Current call and application dates
CERN openlab’s 2026 summer call is closed; a 2027 application deadline is not yet confirmed by CERN. Historical call: 2026. Older dates belong in the historical fields and should not be interpreted as a live application deadline.
Eligibility and study fit
Bachelor’s or master’s student in computing, mathematics, engineering or physics with at least six completed semesters before the summer. Openlab emphasizes computing and IT projects and is a distinct application route from CERN’s general summer studentship.
Current page amount CHF 94 per day; an older FAQ mentioning CHF 93 should not override the 2026 call.
Funding and costs
2026 summer placement of nine weeks, daily allowance of CHF 94, CERN health insurance, travel contribution subject to rules, and accommodation-search assistance. Students arrange accommodation; degree tuition is not part of this research placement. Funding terms must be checked again if a future cycle opens.
How to apply or check the next call
- Watch CERN openlab for the next summer vacancy.
- Check the computing-profile and six-semester criteria.
- Prepare CV, transcript and academic reference information.
- Apply using the live CERN careers vacancy.
Use the official provider information for the current rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CERN openlab Summer Student currently open for applications?
CERN openlab’s 2026 summer call is closed; a 2027 application deadline is not yet confirmed by CERN. The previous deadline is historical. Wait for a new official call before applying. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the CERN openlab Summer Student opportunity?
Bachelor’s or master’s student in computing, mathematics, engineering or physics with at least six completed semesters before the summer. Pakistani readers should still satisfy every academic and programme condition. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
What benefits are included in the CERN openlab Summer Student award?
2026 summer placement of nine weeks, daily allowance of CHF 94, CERN health insurance, travel contribution subject to rules, and accommodation-search assistance. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. Students arrange accommodation; degree tuition is not part of this research placement.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
2026 summer placement of nine weeks, daily allowance of CHF 94, CERN health insurance, travel contribution subject to rules, and accommodation-search assistance. Students arrange accommodation; degree tuition is not part of this research placement.
Other verified benefits
2026 summer placement of nine weeks, daily allowance of CHF 94, CERN health insurance, travel contribution subject to rules, and accommodation-search assistance.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Students arrange accommodation; degree tuition is not part of this research placement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Bachelor’s or master’s student in computing, mathematics, engineering or physics with at least six completed semesters before the summer.
Bachelor’s or master’s student in computing, mathematics, engineering or physics with at least six completed semesters before the summer. Openlab emphasizes computing and IT projects and is a distinct application route from CERN’s general summer studentship.
Eligible countries
Students of all nationalities may apply under the 2026 openlab call, subject to the live vacancy rules.
Language requirements
Good English; check the vacancy for any additional condition.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- CV or résumé
- Academic transcripts
- Two reference letters
What should you do next?
- Watch CERN openlab for the next summer vacancy.
- Check the computing-profile and six-semester criteria.
- Prepare CV, transcript and academic reference information.
- Apply using the live CERN careers vacancy.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CERN openlab Summer Student currently open for applications?
CERN openlab’s 2026 summer call is closed; a 2027 application deadline is not yet confirmed by CERN. The previous deadline is historical. Wait for a new official call before applying. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the CERN openlab Summer Student opportunity?
Bachelor’s or master’s student in computing, mathematics, engineering or physics with at least six completed semesters before the summer. Pakistani readers should still satisfy every academic and programme condition. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
What benefits are included in the CERN openlab Summer Student award?
2026 summer placement of nine weeks, daily allowance of CHF 94, CERN health insurance, travel contribution subject to rules, and accommodation-search assistance. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. Students arrange accommodation; degree tuition is not part of this research placement.