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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