The CERN Short Term Internship in Facilities & Infrastructure Management is a fully onsite, 40-hour-per-week placement in Geneva, Switzerland, lasting 1 to 6 months with a monthly allowance of 1,593 Swiss Francs. It is meant for students in an administrative field who are required or encouraged by their university to complete practical training, and applications are open until 01 November 2027. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the conditions, eligibility rules and documents below so you can check your fit before you apply.
Internship Snapshot
🏛️ Organisation: CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research
📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland
🧩 Field of work: Facilities & Infrastructure Management
⏱️ Contract duration: 1 to 6 months
🕘 Weekly working hours: 40
🏢 Job flexibility: fully onsite
🗓️ Ideal start date: to be discussed
💶 Allowance: 1,593 Swiss Francs per month
⏰ Application deadline: 01 November 2027 at 23:59, Geneva time
Your First Steps Into the World of Work at CERN
This internship is described as your first step into the world of work at CERN, 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.
What You Will Do in Facilities & Infrastructure Management
🤝 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.
The Student Profile CERN Has in Mind
🎓 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.
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Skills That Help Your Application
📘 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.
Who Is Eligible: 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 or 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.
Allowance and Leave
💶 Monthly allowance: 1,593 Swiss Francs.
🌴 Paid leave: you are entitled to paid leave for contracts of 4 months or more.
This is a CERN studentship with its own allowance, not an Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps placement. For a wider view of how funded placements work, read our guide to paid internships abroad for students and recent graduates.
About CERN
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, pushes the frontiers of science and technology. Its work brings together not only physicists but also professionals from engineering, technical, scientific and administrative fields, in an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Teams at CERN face new challenges every day and contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. Diversity has been a core value of CERN since its foundation and remains central to its mission and continued success.
How to Apply
Prepare the following documents to complete your application:
📄 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 Facilities & Infrastructure Management pay?
The monthly allowance is 1,593 Swiss Francs. Contracts of 4 months or more also include an entitlement to paid leave.
How long does the internship last and when does it start?
The contract lasts between 1 and 6 months with 40 working hours per week, fully onsite in Geneva. 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 pursue a post-secondary degree: a Technical or Administrative diploma, a Bachelor's or a Master's. Applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals cannot currently be considered, because the ceiling under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
Which languages do I need?
You need a good knowledge of English or French. Your CV must be in English or French.
Do I have to be a student during the internship?
Yes. You must remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship, and your university should require or encourage a practical training period.
What documents do I need?
A CV in English or French, plus any other document you consider relevant to your application.
Find more placements like this on Youth Works Hub's internship page.
Deadline
⏳ 01 November 2027
Link
Application: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/744000159636901-short-term-internship-2027-facilities-infrastructure-management
CERN Careers: https://careers.cern/
