CERN Doctoral Student Programme 2027

PhD students are invited to apply for the CERN Doctoral Student Programme 2027, a fully funded research opportunity at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. The programme supports PhD students pursuing studies related to CERN’s research areas and includes a contract lasting 12 months, extendable up to 3 years, with a stipend and comprehensive coverage. The start date for the intake is expected to be January 1, 2027.

Stipend, health insurance, daily allowance, paid leave, travel support to Geneva, and potential contract extension up to 3 years.

Open to PhD students or those about to start a PhD, who are nationals of CERN member or Associate member states and whose host institute supports participation.

Submit an online application via the official CERN careers page.