CERN Technical Student Programme is offered by CERN. The October 2026 Technical Student vacancy closes 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time. Nationality exclusion makes it a diaspora-only possibility if the reader holds qualifying citizenship; Pakistan alone does not qualify.
CERN Technical Student at a glance
- Provider: CERN
- Destination: Switzerland
- Level: Undergraduate|Master’s
- Eligibility: Member or Associate Member State nationality, at least 18 months or three semesters of university study, continued undergraduate or master’s enrolment; PhD students are not eligible.
- Funding: CHF 3,486 monthly allowance under the current vacancy, health insurance and travel allowance under CERN rules.
- Status: The October 2026 Technical Student vacancy closes 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time.
Current call and application dates
The October 2026 Technical Student vacancy closes 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time. Only the dates expressly confirmed by the provider are entered as current dates.
Eligibility and study fit
Member or Associate Member State nationality, at least 18 months or three semesters of university study, continued undergraduate or master’s enrolment; PhD students are not eligible. The current call has a strict CERN Member/Associate Member State citizenship rule. It is a paid student placement, not a degree scholarship.
Nationality exclusion makes it a diaspora-only possibility if the reader holds qualifying citizenship; Pakistan alone does not qualify.
Funding and costs
CHF 3,486 monthly allowance under the current vacancy, health insurance and travel allowance under CERN rules. No degree tuition award; the placement is subject to nationality and student-enrolment rules. The award letter and official call govern the actual support.
How to apply or check the next call
- Check citizenship and student-enrolment rules against the live vacancy.
- Select the relevant technical field.
- Submit the required CV and any optional academic documents.
- Apply by 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time.
Use the official provider information for the current rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CERN Technical Student currently open for applications?
The October 2026 Technical Student vacancy closes 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time. Read the live official instructions before submission, including the time zone and required files. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the CERN Technical Student opportunity?
Member or Associate Member State nationality, at least 18 months or three semesters of university study, continued undergraduate or master’s enrolment; PhD students are not eligible. Pakistani citizenship alone does not meet the published country route. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
What benefits are included in the CERN Technical Student award?
CHF 3,486 monthly allowance under the current vacancy, health insurance and travel allowance under CERN rules. Review the official award terms before assuming any additional cost is included. No degree tuition award; the placement is subject to nationality and student-enrolment rules.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
CHF 3,486 monthly allowance under the current vacancy, health insurance and travel allowance under CERN rules. No degree tuition award; the placement is subject to nationality and student-enrolment rules.
Other verified benefits
CHF 3,486 monthly allowance under the current vacancy, health insurance and travel allowance under CERN rules.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
No degree tuition award; the placement is subject to nationality and student-enrolment rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Member or Associate Member State nationality, at least 18 months or three semesters of university study, continued undergraduate or master’s enrolment; PhD students are not eligible.
Member or Associate Member State nationality, at least 18 months or three semesters of university study, continued undergraduate or master’s enrolment; PhD students are not eligible. The current call has a strict CERN Member/Associate Member State citizenship rule. It is a paid student placement, not a degree scholarship.
Eligible countries
Nationals of CERN Member or Associate Member States under the October 2026 vacancy; Pakistan is not in that nationality group.
Language requirements
Good English or French
Which documents should you prepare?
- CV or résumé
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Academic transcripts
- Two reference letters
How do you apply?
- Check citizenship and student-enrolment rules against the live vacancy.
- Select the relevant technical field.
- Submit the required CV and any optional academic documents.
- Apply by 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CERN Technical Student currently open for applications?
The October 2026 Technical Student vacancy closes 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time. Read the live official instructions before submission, including the time zone and required files. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the CERN Technical Student opportunity?
Member or Associate Member State nationality, at least 18 months or three semesters of university study, continued undergraduate or master’s enrolment; PhD students are not eligible. Pakistani citizenship alone does not meet the published country route. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
What benefits are included in the CERN Technical Student award?
CHF 3,486 monthly allowance under the current vacancy, health insurance and travel allowance under CERN rules. Review the official award terms before assuming any additional cost is included. No degree tuition award; the placement is subject to nationality and student-enrolment rules.