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 groundbreaking discoveries. This programme offers the perfect environment to advance your expertise, gain international recognition, and make a lasting impact in the scientific community.
- 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
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks during annual closure of CERN
- On-the-job and formal training including language classes
- A contract duration of 6 to 24 months, with a possibility to extend to up to 36 months
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Eligibility Criteria
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NationalityYou are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. A few exceptions are possible annually.Our Member and Associate Member States
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. -
Educational background & professional experience– For Theoretical and Experimental Physics: you have a PhD (or will obtain it within six months), and no more than 6 years’ research experience after completion of your PhD degree, by the application deadline.
– For Applied Sciences and Engineering: you have a PhD (or will obtain it within six months), and no more than 3 years’ research experience after completion of your PhD degree, by the application deadline. Candidates with experience up to 6 years may exceptionally be considered. -
Previous CERN experienceYou have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Recruitment process for this programme
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Submit applicationApply with your CV (in English or French) and complete the online application before the deadline.
Add a copy of your most relevant university diploma or a certificate of achievement from your university (if you don’t yet have your paper diploma).
Depending on the advertised position, you may be required to submit a statement of research interests, recent letters of recommendation, or other relevant documents.
Please note that vacancies published under Experimental Physics, Applied Science and Engineering, and Theoretical Physics each correspond to distinct and separate recruitment processes. -
Application review and interviewYour 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.
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Offer and onboardingIf you are successful, you will receive a job offer. Once you accept, your onboarding journey begin!
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