The CERN Short Term Internship 2027 in Technology Transfer & Innovation is a fully onsite internship in Geneva, Switzerland, lasting 1 to 6 months with a monthly allowance of CHF 1,593. It is open to students in a scientific, engineering, business or related field who are nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, and applications close on 01 November 2027. Youth Works Hub reviewed the eligibility rules, benefits and documents below so you can prepare a complete application.
The Internship at a Glance
🏛️ Organisation: CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research
📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland, fully onsite
🎓 Field: Technology Transfer & Innovation
⏱️ Contract duration: 1 to 6 months
🕘 Weekly hours: 40
🗓️ Ideal start date: to be discussed
💶 Monthly allowance: CHF 1,593
🌐 Open to: nationals of CERN Member and Associate Member States
⏰ Application deadline: 01 November 2027 at 23:59, Geneva time
What a Technology Transfer and Innovation Internship at CERN Involves
This internship places you inside a team of experts at CERN, supporting professionals in their daily activities while you apply what you study in science, engineering or business. The posting stresses learning on the job, small-scale projects under the guidance of a supervisor and teamwork in an international environment.
You will take your first steps 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, with opportunities every day 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 scientific, engineering, business 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 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.
🎓 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.
CERN notes that, currently, it 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.
This is a CERN studentship programme. It is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), and it is not funded by either programme.
What CERN Provides
💶 Monthly allowance: 1,593 Swiss Francs.
🌴 Paid leave: entitlement to paid leave for contracts of 4 months or more.
🏢 Working mode: fully onsite, 40 hours per week, for a contract of 1 to 6 months.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the internship last and what does it pay?
The contract lasts 1 to 6 months, with 40 working hours per week, and the monthly allowance is CHF 1,593. Paid leave applies to contracts of 4 months or more.
Which fields of study fit the Technology Transfer & Innovation internship?
The profile asks for students currently studying in a scientific, engineering, business or related field, with fundamental knowledge of their field of study.
Who can apply?
You must be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State and pursue a post-secondary education degree (Technical/Administrative diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree). 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.
Do I need 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.
Which languages do I need?
A good knowledge of English or French is required, and your CV must be in English or French.
Can I do this internship remotely?
No. The job flexibility is listed as fully onsite, in Geneva, Switzerland.
When does the internship start?
The ideal start date is to be discussed.
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Deadline
⏳ 01 November 2027
Link
Application: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/744000159643168-short-term-internship-2027-technology-transfer-innovation
CERN Careers: https://careers.cern/
