CERN Administrative Student Programme 2023: Fully-Funded Non-STEM Internship In Switzerland

If you’ve always been fascinated by the idea of changing the world one ‘particle’ at a time, then you’ll definitely be interested in the fully-funded internship being offered by CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. 

Under its CERN Administrative Student Programme 2023, the nuclear research facility is offering a residential internship in Geneva, Switzerland to students in non-STEM disciplines and areas such as translation, human resources, business administration, logistics, law, finance, accounting, library, etc. to name a few. 

At CERN, physicists and engineers come together to understand the fundamental laws of nature by probing the fundamental structure of particles that make up everything around us. CERN provides access to some of the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments. And this internship is a unique opportunity to learn at a centre of scientific excellence. 

CERN usually selects 50 interns for its administrative programme. Read ahead to find the eligibility criteria, selection process and application details for the internship: 

CERN Administrative Internship 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Please find below the eligibility criteria for the CERN Administrative Student Programme 2023:

• Candidates need to be a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. India is an Associate Member State. 

• Candidates should have completed at least 18 months of their undergraduate studies (Bachelor or Master’s) specializing in an administrative field at the time of the next student committee in October 2023. 

• Candidates need to remain registered as full-time students during the internship.

• A good knowledge of English or French. 

Note: In case you’re studying in a STEM/engineering field, you’re not eligible to apply for this position. 

CERN Administrative Internship 2023: Selection Process

Candidates are selected by a panel of CERN experts. The panel meets three times a year in February, June and October, to review all applications. 

The current crop of applications will be reviewed by CERN experts between July 31st to mid-October 2023. During this period, candidates may be contacted for a phone/video interview or additional information. 

The results of the recruitment process will be shared by October 31, 2023. 

As per the notification for CERN Administrative Student Programme 2023, around 50 students are selected to join the programme annually.

Interns will be selected for a contract of association from 2 to 12 months. 

CERN Administrative Internship 2023: Allowance

Selected interns will receive the following benefits and allowances: 

• An allowance of 3407 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax). This translates to approximately INR 3 lakh. 

• A travel allowance.

• A supplement if you are married and/or have children.

• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (the contribution will be automatically deducted from your allowance).

• Two and a half days of paid leave per month.

CERN Administrative Internship 2023: Application Process

Candidates can access the application form here. Candidates need the following documents while applying for the post: 

• A CV.

• A copy of your most recent academic transcript giving an overview of your marks (if you download it from your university portal please make sure there is no protection so that it can be opened by the concerned authorities).

• A reference letter from your University Professor is mandatory. Should you have one from a previous internship you may add this as a second reference.

• Candidates can upload the reference letter whilst submitting the application, or through the referee via the link they’ll receive after submitting the application. 

Note: All documents need to be in English or French, clearly labelled, and in PDF format. 

Last Date To Apply & Direct Application Link

The last date to apply for the internship and submit the supporting documents is July 31, 2023. 

You can apply here for the CERN Administrative Student Programme 2023.

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