The CERN OpenLab Summer Student Program 2026 offers international students the chance to engage in groundbreaking research at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. This fully funded internship is designed for students specializing in IT and computer science.

  • 🧪 Innovative Environment: Join CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, to work at the frontier of science, technology, and engineering.
  • 🌍 Diverse Collaboration: Work in multicultural teams with physicists, engineers, IT specialists, and administrators.
  • 🔬 Hands-on Experience: Contribute to real IT or scientific projects while learning from world-leading experts.
  • 🎓 Learning Opportunities: Participate in lectures, workshops, discussions, and visits to CERN’s unique facilities.
  • 💡 Personal Development: Share knowledge with peers, expand curiosity, and explore new ideas in a dynamic international environment.
  • 👩‍🎓 Eligibility: Bachelor’s or Master’s student in IT or Software Engineering; completed ≥3 years of full-time university studies; not previously part of CERN Summer Student Programme; strong computing profile; good English; enrolled full-time until the summer.
  • 📄 Application Documents: CV, academic reference letter (<12 months), transcript, and any relevant documents (English or French).
  • ⏰ Deadline: 26 January 2026, 23:59 (Geneva time).
  • 📅 Employment Conditions: Start 22 June 2026; 40 hours/week; 2 months; fully onsite.
  • 💰 Benefits: 93 CHF/day tax-free allowance, health insurance, travel support, accommodation assistance, extensive physics and IT lecture programme.

Designation

Summer Student Intern

Research Area

10 Master’s Students at Universität Hamburg, Germany
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Information Technology and Computing

Location

CERN Campus, Geneva, Switzerland

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Open to all nationalities
  • Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
  • Must have completed at least three years of full-time university coursework by summer 2026
  • Students graduating by May 2026 are also eligible
  • Must remain registered as a student during the internship
  • Candidates should not have previously held a position at CERN

Job Description

Italian Government Scholarship for MSc and PhD Students
Read moreItalian Government Scholarship for MSc and PhD Students

Interns will work on advanced IT projects for nine weeks, collaborating with CERN specialists, presenting their projects at the conclusion of the program, and attending lectures. The experience will provide insights into cutting-edge research and technologies.

How to Apply

  1. Prepare all necessary documents, including:
  • Completed Online Application Form
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport or identity card
  • Academic Transcript
  • Degree Certificate
  • Reference Letter (at least one, preferably two)
  1. Complete the application form in one sitting as it cannot be saved.
  2. Submit the application by the deadline.

Last Date to Apply

26 January 2026

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to contribute to exciting research at CERN and enhance your academic and professional journey!

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