Doctoral Student Programme 2027-1

CERN offers doctoral research placements in applied physics, engineering and computing, undertaken in collaboration with the student’s university. Contracts last 12–36 months and carry a net monthly allowance of CHF 3,907. The ideal start date is 1 April 2027. Applicants must have started or be about to start doctoral study, with their university supporting research that contributes to their thesis. English or French proficiency and nationality of an eligible CERN Member or Associate Member State are required.

The current call excludes Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals because the applicable national ceilings have been reached. Applications close on 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time.