Cern Openlab Summer Student Programme 2026

**Company Description**
**Discover a world where the impossible is made possible**

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe **TAKE PART**

**What you will do?**

You will spend your summer where science, technology and innovation meet. You will join a multicultural team, contribute to real projects, and take part in a programme designed to expand your knowledge and curiosity. If selected, you’ll work alongside experts and students from around the world, making this a summer like nowhere else on Earth.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Contribute to a technical or scientific project within an IT team.
- Learn from lectures delivered by world-leading scientists and specialists.
- Take part in discussions, workshops and visits to CERN’s unique facilities.
- Share your learning and experience with peers from a wide range of backgrounds.

**Your profile**:

- You are currently pursuing a degree in IT or Software Engineering.
- You are curious, motivated and eager to learn through hands-on work.
- You enjoy collaborating with others in an international environment.
- You are open to exploring new ideas and perspectives.

**Your skills**:

- Fundamental understanding of your field of study.
- Enthusiasm, curiosity and a proactive approach to learning.
- Ability to communicate and work in a team.
- Adaptability, openness and a collaborative mindset.

**Qualifications**
**Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria**:

- You have not worked at CERN for more than 3 months under any other status, and you have not previously participated in the Summer Student Programme at CERN.
- You have a good knowledge of English.
- You remain enrolled as a full-time student at least until the start of your summer at CERN.

- Your CV.
- An academic reference letter (dated less than 12 months).
- An academic transcript.

**Additional Information**

Application Deadline: 26/01/26 at 23:59 (Geneva time)

Employment Conditions:

- Ideal Start Date: 22/6/26
- Weekly Hours: 40
- Contract duration (in months): 2
- Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite

**Global Benefits**

- A 93 CHF per calendar day (tax free) subsistence allowance.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (contribution already deducted from allowance). _The few students who are paid directly from a national funding agency have to come to CERN with their own insurance coverage._
- Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on your individual circumstances.
- An extensive physics lecture programme (students will also be able to attend a series of IT lectures organized by Openlab).
- Assistance to find accommodation on the CERN site or nearby.

**More information about us, here**:careers.cern