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Gain Hands-On Experience as a CERN Openlab Summer Student
Are you a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree student studying IT, computer science, or a related field? Looking for a hands-on summer internship in 2025 to apply your knowledge and gain practical experience? The CERN Openlab Summer Student Programme offers a rare chance to work on advanced IT projects at one of the world’s most renowned research organizations. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experts and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of cutting-edge technology and particle physics.
Program Highlights
- Hands-On IT Project: Work on an advanced IT project, gaining invaluable practical experience.
- Expert-Led Lectures: Attend lectures crafted specifically for CERN Openlab students, covering the latest developments in IT, computing, and their applications in physics.
- Access to CERN’s Main Summer Lecture Series: Dive deeper by joining other CERN students for lectures on a range of scientific and technical topics.
- Exclusive Site Visits: Explore CERN’s accelerator facilities and experimental sites, witnessing science in action.
- Final Presentation: Showcase your work in a report and a final presentation, building skills that will serve you in any future academic or professional path.
Former CERN Openlab students describe this program as a transformative experience, offering unparalleled international exposure and hands-on learning in particle physics and advanced IT fields.
Eligibility and Requirements
To apply for the CERN Openlab Summer Student Programme, you must meet the following requirements:
- Student Status: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program (not PhD), with a strong focus on IT, computer science, or a related field. You should have completed at least three years of study by the summer of 2025.
- Academic Registration: You must remain a registered student during the internship. If you graduate in May 2025, you’re still eligible to apply.
- First-Time CERN Applicant: You should not have previously worked at CERN for more than three months under any employment or student status.
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is essential.
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Benefits and Compensation
As a CERN Openlab Summer Student, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- Nine-Week Contract: Participate in a 9-week internship working on a cutting-edge IT project.
- Daily Allowance: Receive a stipend of 93 CHF per calendar day (net of tax) to support your accommodation and meals.
- Travel Allowance: Get assistance for travel expenses from your home to Geneva, provided as a lump sum at the end of the program.
- Health Insurance Coverage: CERN provides a comprehensive health insurance plan (deduction included in the daily allowance).
- Accommodation Support: Assistance in finding housing at CERN or nearby.
- Possible start dates: Monday, June 23, or June 30, 2025 (with some flexibility).
How to Apply
To complete your application, you’ll need to provide the following documents in English or French (PDF format):
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic Transcript: Your latest official academic record.
- Reference Letter(s): At least one reference letter (dated within the past 12 months), ideally two.
Application Deadline: January 26, 2025, 23:59 CET. Late submissions will not be considered.
For more details on the CERN Openlab Summer Student Programme, visit CERN Openlab Education.
