The CERN Short Term Internship 2027 in Mechanical Engineering is a fully onsite internship of 1 to 6 months in Geneva, Switzerland, paying a monthly allowance of CHF 1,593. It is open to full-time students in technical or engineering fields who are nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, and applications close on 01 November 2027. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the eligibility rules, benefits and required documents below so you can prepare a complete application.
Please note that this is a CERN programme and is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps (ESC).
The Internship at a Glance
🏛️ Organisation: CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research
📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland, fully onsite
🎯 Field: Mechanical Engineering
🗓️ Ideal start date: to be discussed
⏱️ Contract duration: 1 to 6 months
🕘 Weekly hours: 40
💶 Monthly allowance: 1,593 Swiss Francs
🌐 Open to: nationals of CERN Member and Associate Member States
⏰ Application deadline: 01 November 2027 at 23:59, Geneva time
Your First Steps Into the World of Work at CERN
You will take your first steps into the world of work at CERN, a place where learning and discovery go hand in hand. You will 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.
Your Responsibilities
🤝 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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The Student Profile CERN Is Looking For
🎓 You are currently studying in a technical or engineering 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 You Should Bring
📘 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 (Technical/Administrative diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree).
🇬🇧 You have a good knowledge of English or French.
🏫 You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
🗓️ Duration: 1 to 6 months.
🏢 Flexibility: fully onsite.
💶 Allowance: 1,593 Swiss Francs per month.
🏖️ Paid leave: entitlement to paid leave for contracts of 4 months or more.
For a wider view of how funded placements work, read our guide to paid internships abroad for students and recent graduates.
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
If you need help building your CV, see our guide to the Europass CV.
About CERN
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, the frontiers of science and technology are pushed every day. The work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific and administrative fields, in an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Teams face new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. CERN describes diversity as a core value since its foundation, central to its mission and continued success.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the CERN Short Term Internship in Mechanical Engineering pay?
The internship pays a monthly allowance of 1,593 Swiss Francs. Contracts of 4 months or more also come with an entitlement to paid leave.
How long does the internship last?
The contract lasts between 1 and 6 months, with 40 weekly hours. The position 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 post-secondary degree: a Technical/Administrative diploma, a Bachelor's or a Master's. You must remain a full-time student during the studentship.
Which nationalities cannot apply at the moment?
CERN currently cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals, because the ceiling defined 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, and your CV must be submitted in English or French.
Is this internship part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps?
No. It is a CERN programme, applied for directly through CERN's recruitment system, and it is not part of Erasmus+ or ESC.
Which documents do I need?
You need your CV in English or French. You can also add any 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/744000159635099-short-term-internship-2027-mechanical-engineering
CERN Careers: https://careers.cern/
