PhD Studentship Opportunity in Particle Physics

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Program Overview

CERN is launching a capacity-building program to support advanced studies in Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science for nationals of certain CERN Non-Member States.

Key Highlights

  • A year-long studentship at CERN, working towards a PhD thesis in a home institution in Africa.
  • World-class exposure, supervision, and training within the Large Hadron Collider experiments.
  • Opportunity to work in a diversity of fields at the cutting edge of science and technology.
  • Eligibility for nationals of South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Rwanda, or Uganda.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Registered on a PhD programme in a higher education institution in an eligible country.
  • Completed at least one year of PhD studies, with coursework acquired and overall proof of commitment and capacity.
  • Home university must be affiliated with the corresponding experiment collaboration.
  • Good knowledge of English and/or French.

Benefits

  • Contract of association with CERN for one year.
  • Allowance of 3818 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
  • Travel allowance.
  • Supplement for married students or those with dependents.
  • CERN's comprehensive Health Insurance scheme.
  • 2.5 days of paid leave per month.

Application Requirements

  • A CV.
  • A letter of motivation.
  • A statement of research interest.
  • Two letters of reference.
  • A letter confirming the interest of a team from the home university to co-supervise the thesis work.
  • A copy of the most recent academic transcript and last diploma.
  • Proof of enrolment in a PhD programme at a university in an eligible country.

Application Deadline

November 30th (at noon: 12:00 CEST).

Important Note

Nationals of a certain country are ineligible for the CERN Doctoral Student Programme.



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