Programmes at CERN

As a DTU student, you have the opportunity to join a student programme or a short-term internship at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, CERN. Find out more about your options.

The summer student programme has approximately 200 positions per year.

Fields of the programme

  • physics
  • engineering
  • computing

Length of programme

The length of programme is 8-13 weeks during the summer.

Eligibility

3 years of full-time studies at university level.

Conditions

High-quality lecture programs. Lecturers are leaders in their field. Visits and workshops. 

Read more about the summer student programme and how to apply

The technical student programme has approximately 200 positions per year.

Fields of the programme

  • applied physics
  • engineering
  • computing

Length of programme

The length of programme is 4-12 months.

Eligibility

18 months of technical undergraduate studies.

Conditions

A technical project with a CERN supervisor.

Read more about the technical student programme and how to apply

The Fellow programme has approximately 250 positions per year.

Fellows are normally nationals of the Member States of CERN. There also exist a limited number of places for Fellows from non-Member States.

Fields of the programme

  • physics
  • engineering
  • computing – from junior engineers to post-doc research physicists

Length of programme

The length of programme is from 2-3 years.

Eligibility conditions

BSc, MSc or PhD. No more than 10 years relevant post-MSc experience.

Features

Employment contract. Attractive salary including social benefits. Training and networking.

Salary

5200 – 7800 CHF/month

Read more about the fellowship programme and how to apply

The doctoral student programme has approximately 60 positions per year.

Fields of the programme

  • applied physics
  • engineering
  • computing

Length of programme

The length of programme varies between 6 months -3 years.

Eligibility conditions

You have to be enrolled  in a doctoral program in a Member State university.

Features

The programme features a technical project, leading to a PhD thesis co-supervised by the university thesis advisor  and a CERN staff member. 

Read more about the doctoral student programme and how to apply

Fields of the programme

  • Applied physics
  • computing
  • mathematics
  • electricity
  • electronics
  • mechanical or civil engineering
  • instrumentation
  • materials science
  • radiation protection
  • safety and environmental protection
  • surveying
  • ultra-high vacuum
  • scientific communication
     

Important information for you to know

The duration of the internship is up to 6 months.

You will receive a monthly allowance of 1,500 Swiss Francs: please note, however, that the cost of living in Geneva is high and this allowance is just a complement. You should have adequate financial resources to support yourself in the local area.

You will need to have full insurance cover valid in the Geneva area for medical expenses, work and private accidents as well as any disability arising from professional and non-professional illness and accidents.

Eligibility

Full-time student at undergraduate level and at least 18 years.

Read more about the short-term trainee programme and how to apply

French program but not limited to French applicants.

The VI programme (Volontaires Internationaux) has approximately 40 positions per year.

Fields of the programme

  • engineering
  • computing
  • admin
     

Eligibility

BSc or MSc

Max 5 years experience after diploma

Age: 18 - 28 

Read more about the VI programme and how to apply

The Admin Student programme has approximately 30 positions per year.

Fields of the programme

  • Translation
  • human resources
  • business administration
  • law
  • finance
  • librarianship
  • science communication
  • audiovisual
  • communication
  • public relations

Length of programme

The length of programme is 4-12 months

Eligibility

18 months of undergraduate studies

Conditions

An administrative project with a CERN supervisor.

Read more about the administrative student programme and how to apply

The technician training experience programme has 30-50 positions per year.

Fields of the programme

  • Mechanics
  • electronics
  • electricity, etc.
     

Eligibility

Technical diploma no more than 4 years relevant experience.

Conditions

Initial contract of one year renewable for a second year. Project with CERN supervisor. Training and networking (on the job, formal, languages).

Read more about the technician training programme and how to apply

About CERN

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. They use the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter – the fundamental particles. The particles are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives the physicists clues about how the particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

The instruments used at CERN are purpose-built particle accelerators and detectors. Accelerators boost beams of particles to high energies before the beams are made to collide with each other or with stationary targets. Detectors observe and record the results of these collisions.

Founded in 1954, the CERN laboratory sits astride the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva. It was one of Europe's first joint ventures and now has 22 member states.

Find out more about CERN

Contacts

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Academic contact

Volker Naulin

Volker Naulin Professor Department of Physics Mobile: +45 25374538

Contact from AUS

Gitte Gladding

Gitte Gladding Office for Study Programmes and Student Affairs Phone: +45 45257223

CERN management liaison for Denmark