CERN Technical Student Program 2027 in Switzerland

Programme overview

CERN Technical Student Program 2027 in Switzerland gives international applicants the chance to work and gain professional experience in Switzerland, hosted by Australia – Australian National University Canada – University of British Columbia France - Necker Institute Germany - Heidelberg Spain - Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research Switzerland - ETH Zurich 1. Do I have to serve a service commitment period at A*STAR after completing my post-doctoral training? How long is the service commitment period? Upon completion of post-doctoral training under the AIF, you will contribute to A*STAR’s research institutes and/or relevant organisations for 3 years. 1. What are the allowances like for AIF? During the postdoctoral training, you will receive a competitive monthly allowance. You will also be given annual allowances to attend conferences overseas. At the commencement of the postdoctoral training, we will provide a one-off settling-in allowance. Please refer to the Coverage section for more information. 2. Is there any monetary support for my spouse and family? No. The award does not include additional financial support for spouses or family members. 3. Who is responsible for consumables and research-related fees during the collaboration? A*STAR does not cover consumables or research-related fees. These costs are to be supported by the overseas university.. The details below are summarised from the published programme information; always confirm current requirements on the official source page before applying.

Key details

• Host Country: Switzerland
• Duration: 4 to 12 months

CERN Technical Student Program 2027 in Switzerland is open to Bachelor’s and Master’s Students. The target academic level is Master's. Specific country, field-of-study, and minimum-qualification requirements are set by the host organisation — check the official listing for the authoritative criteria for your profile.

Published benefits and support for selected participants:

• Duration: 4 to 12 months
• A monthly net allowance of CHF 3,486
• A studentship contract lasting between 4 and 12 months
• Travel expenses to Geneva, depending on the student’s individual circumstances
• A family supplement, depending on the student’s personal circumstances
• Thirty days of paid leave per year

Documents and qualifications typically required (confirm on the official page):

• An updated CV written in English or French
• An academic reference letter, if available
• A recent academic transcript, if available

1. Review the full eligibility criteria and requirements on the official source page.
2. Prepare the documents listed in the requirements section above.
3. Submit your application via the official application portal before the deadline (16 October 2026).
4. Monitor your email / applicant portal for interview or status updates.