The CERN Short Term Internship in Finance, Control & Audit places students of administrative, finance or related fields in Geneva, Switzerland for 1 to 6 months, fully onsite, 40 hours per week, with a monthly allowance of 1,593 Swiss Francs. Applicants must be nationals of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State, and applications close on 01 November 2027. Youth Works Hub went through the conditions and eligibility rules below to help you prepare a complete application.
At a Glance
🏛️ Organisation: CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research
📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland
🧮 Field of work: Finance, Control & Audit
⏱️ 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
Learning and Discovery Side by Side at CERN
The internship is presented as your first steps into the world of work at CERN, 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, learning new skills, exploring your interests and seeing how your studies come to life.
Your Responsibilities as a Finance, Control & Audit 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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Your Profile: Administrative, Finance or a Related Field
🎓 You are currently studying in an administrative, finance, or related 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.
Eligibility Criteria
🏳️ 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.
What the Internship Offers
💶 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 and is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps. To see how funded placements work more broadly, read our guide to paid internships abroad for students and recent graduates.
A Short Introduction to CERN
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, the frontiers of science and technology are pushed every day. The organisation brings together physicists and professionals from engineering, technical, scientific and administrative fields, and describes diversity as a core value since its foundation.
Documents to Prepare
📄 Your CV, in English or French
📎 Any document you consider relevant to your application
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the allowance for the Finance, Control & Audit internship at CERN?
The allowance is 1,593 Swiss Francs per month. Paid leave applies to contracts of 4 months or more.
Which students can apply?
Students currently studying in an administrative, finance or related field, pursuing a Technical or Administrative diploma, a Bachelor's or a Master's degree, who are required or encouraged by their university to complete a practical training period.
Which nationalities are accepted?
You must be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals cannot currently be considered, because the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
How long is the contract and is it remote?
The contract lasts 1 to 6 months at 40 hours per week. The job is fully onsite in Geneva, and the ideal start date is to be discussed.
What language level is required?
A good knowledge of English or French. Your CV must be in English or French.
Can I study part-time during the internship?
No. 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/744000159636711-short-term-internship-2027-finance-control-audit
CERN Careers: https://careers.cern/
