CERN Summer Student Programme 2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a bachelor's or master's student
• have completed at least 6 semesters (3 academic years) of full-time university studies in physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field by the start of the summer
• have good knowledge of English
• not have worked at CERN for more than 3 months under any other status
• not have previously participated in the Summer Student Programme at CERN

Note:

• Students from both CERN Member States and Non-Member States are eligible to apply.
• Participants must contribute to a technical or scientific project within an experimental, engineering, IT or research team during their time at CERN.

Selected students will receive:

• A subsistence allowance of CHF 93( approx. ₹10,482.51) per calendar day (tax-free) for the duration of the programme
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (contribution already deducted from allowance)
• Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on individual circumstances
• Assistance in finding accommodation on the CERN site or nearby

• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic transcript 
• Academic reference letter 
• Any document you consider relevant to your application

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the 'APPLY NOW' button.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents. Click on the 'Next' button to proceed with your application.

Application Deadline:26 January 2026