Doctoral Student Programme 2026-3

You will spend up to 36 months working on your doctoral thesis in a unique environment where science, technology and innovation meet. You’ll be part of an international community of experts, gaining experience at the forefront of research and engineering.

Requirements

• Carry out your doctoral research in collaboration with CERN and your home university.
• Contribute to ongoing projects in domains such as applied physics, computing, engineering or related technical fields.
• Present and document your work as part of your academic and research objectives.
• Learn from and work alongside world-class scientists, engineers and technicians within an international and multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• A monthly allowance of 3907 Swiss Francs (tax free).
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• 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.