Funding & benefits
A monthly net stipend of either 7004 or 7425 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree and years of post-graduation experience
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your partner and children) and contribution to CERN Pension Fund
Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN
“A monthly net stipend of either 7004 or 7425 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree and years of post-graduation experience”
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 The CERN Research Fellowship Programme, which is part of our broader Graduate Programme, is an exceptional opportunity for recent PhD graduates in physics and engineering. As a fellow, you’ll dive into advanced research in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).Define your own projects, collaborate with leading experts, and contribute to […]
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Engineering & Technology, Mathematics & Statistics. 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 State or Associate Member State. A few exceptions are possible annually. 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
- Previous CERN experience You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Application review and interview Your application will be reviewed and you may be invited to take part in a 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 a job offer. Once you accept, your onboarding journey begin!
“You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.”
Should you apply?
It suits PhD / Doctoral applicants working in Engineering & Technology, Mathematics & Statistics. The decisive requirement, in CERN's words, is: "You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: Engineering & Technology, Mathematics & Statistics.
- 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.
Application process
Application checklist
- 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 is the value of Research Fellowship?
CERN states: "A monthly net stipend of either 7004 or 7425 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree and years of post-graduation experience."
Am I eligible for Research Fellowship?
In CERN's own words: "You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State."
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
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.
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
CERN is based in Switzerland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.