The CERN Short Term Internship in Administration is a fully onsite placement of 1 to 6 months in Geneva, Switzerland, paying a monthly allowance of CHF 1,593. It is open to students in an administrative field who are nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, and applications close on 01 November 2027. Youth Works Hub reviewed the conditions, eligibility rules and documents below so you can prepare a complete application.
Internship Details at a Glance
🏛️ Organisation: CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research
📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland, fully onsite
🗂️ Field: Administration
⏱️ Contract duration: 1 to 6 months
🕘 Weekly working hours: 40
🗓️ Ideal start date: to be discussed
💶 Monthly allowance: CHF 1,593
⏰ Application deadline: 01 November 2027 at 23:59, Geneva time
Your First Steps Into the World of Work at CERN
This internship lets you take your first steps into the world of work at a place where learning and discovery go hand in hand. You join a team of experts and contribute to real projects that connect science, technology and innovation. Every day brings opportunities to learn new skills, explore your interests and see how your studies come to life.
CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research. Its work brings together not only physicists but also professionals from engineering, technical, scientific and administrative fields, which is why an administrative internship sits at the centre of how the organisation runs.
What You Will Do as an Administration Intern
🤝 Support experienced professionals in their daily activities.
🧰 Learn and apply new tools or methods relevant to your area of study.
📋 Contribute to small-scale projects under the guidance of your supervisor.
🌐 Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and share ideas in an international environment.
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Who Should Apply
🎓 You are currently studying in an administrative field.
📚 You are required or encouraged by your university to complete a practical training period.
🌱 You are eager to develop your skills through on-the-job learning.
👥 You enjoy teamwork and learning from others in a collaborative setting.
Skills CERN Values
📘 Fundamental knowledge in your field of study.
🔍 Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning.
💬 Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
Nationality and Study Requirements
🛂 You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, CERN cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
🎒 You are pursuing a post-secondary education degree: a Technical/Administrative diploma, a Bachelor's or a Master's degree.
🇬🇧 You have a good knowledge of English or French.
🏫 You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.
This is a CERN programme with its own nationality rules. It is not an Erasmus+ traineeship and not part of the European Solidarity Corps.
Pay and Benefits
💶 Monthly allowance: CHF 1,593.
🏖️ Paid leave: you are entitled to paid leave if your contract lasts 4 months or more.
Working Conditions
⏳ Contract length of 1 to 6 months.
🕘 40 hours per week.
🏢 Fully onsite in Geneva.
🗓️ The ideal start date is to be discussed with CERN.
Documents You Need
📄 Your CV, in English or French.
📎 Any document you consider relevant to your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the CERN Short Term Internship in Administration pay?
The internship pays a monthly allowance of CHF 1,593. Interns whose contract lasts 4 months or more are also entitled to paid leave.
How long does the internship last?
The contract duration is 1 to 6 months, with 40 working hours per week. The placement is fully onsite in Geneva, and the ideal start date is to be discussed.
Who can apply?
You must be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State and be pursuing a Technical/Administrative diploma, a Bachelor's or a Master's degree, with good English or French. Applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals cannot currently be considered because the Associate Membership ceiling has been reached.
Which documents do I need to submit?
You need your CV in English or French, plus any document you consider relevant to your application.
Do I have to stay enrolled as a student?
Yes. You must remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.
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Deadline
⏳ 01 November 2027
Link
Application: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/744000159634601-short-term-internship-2027-administration
CERN Careers: https://careers.cern/
