Funding & benefits
A monthly net allowance of 3486 Swiss Francs.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (the contribution will be automatically deducted from your allowance).
Family supplement to subsistence allowance, depending on your individual circumstances.
Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on your individual circumstances.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Programme overview This programme offers students in administration, business, and management a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a world-class scientific environment.You will work on real projects that contribute to CERN’s mission, applying your academic knowledge to practical challenges in an administrative context. You will collaborate with professionals from various departments, developing both organisational […]
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Business & Management, Environmental & Earth Sciences. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Nationality You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached. Our Member and Associate Member States
- Educational background and student status You have completed at least 18 months of your overall studies (3 semesters) in the respective field at the time of the selection. PhD students or holders are not eligible. You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.
- Language skills You have a good knowledge of English or French.
- Submit application Apply with your CV (in English or French) and complete the online application before the deadline. Add an academic reference letter + transcript (optional).
- Application review and interview Your application will be reviewed and you may be invited to take part in an online interview with the hiring manager(s) to discuss your application, CERN and the position, and for you both to determine if it could be a good fit.
- Offer and onboarding If you are successful, you will receive an offer. Once you accept, your onboarding journey begin!
Should you apply?
This is a PhD / Doctoral-level opportunity working in Business & Management, Environmental & Earth Sciences. Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: Business & Management, Environmental & Earth Sciences.
- Study destination: Switzerland.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Submit application Apply with your CV (in English or French) and complete the online application before the deadline. Add an academic reference letter + transcript (optional).
Application process
Application checklist
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What level of study is it for?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at CERN in Switzerland.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with CERN before preparing an application.
Where do I apply?
Directly with CERN, through the official application page linked from this record.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 1 item: Submit application Apply with your CV (in English or French) and complete the online application before the deadline. Add an academic reference letter + transcript (optional).
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from CERN's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 28 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 28, 2026
About CERN
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