Applications are Open for the Doctoral Student Programme 2025 at CERN

Name of the Event: Doctoral Student Programme

Place: Geneva, Switzerland

Last Date of Application: 11 August 2025

Link to Apply:

Apply Here

Through this Doctoral Student Programme, you have the chance to work on your thesis while spending up to 36 months at the forefront of science.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify for a place on the programme, you will need to meet the following requirements-

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.

• You have started or are about to start a doctoral programme at a university.

• Your work envisaged at CERN is all or part of the thesis work required to obtain your PhD. The award of the degree remains the responsibility of your university. Academic arrangements will be discussed between your university thesis supervisor and your CERN supervisor.

• You have a good knowledge of English OR French.

Additional Information:

During your studies, CERN will provide you with-

• A contract of association for 12 months initially, renewable up to 3 years.

• The total period (up to 36 months) may be spread over a maximum duration of four consecutive years to allow you to spend time at your university (for periods of up to 12 months, granted as unpaid special leave).

• An allowance of 3891 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).

• A travel allowance.

• Depending on your personal circumstances, a supplement if you are married and/or have children.

• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (the contribution will be automatically deducted from your allowance).

• 2. 5 days of paid leave per month.

  
  

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers.