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CERN
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire) was founded in 1954 as one of the first joint European projects. Today it consists of 23 member states and represents one of the world's largest and most renowned research centers for fundamental research in physics. This is where scientists search for the fundamental laws of the universe. CERN is located on the border between France and Switzerland near the Swiss city of Geneva.
Research Projects
Research projects are arranged individually with CERN after the application.
News
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Next application procedure |
CERN Technical Student Programme
Online presentation from CERN and a current CERN intern will take place on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. via zoom. |
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Research stay at CERN, the world's largest particle physics research facility in Switzerland. Please note: Recognition as an internship within the scope of your studies at KIT is at the disposition of your faculty. Please clarify in advance whether the recognition is possible and wanted within the scope of your study program. |
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Overview
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| Type: |
Research stay at CERN, one of the world's largest research facilities |
| Region: |
CERN, major research facility for particle physics near Geneva in Switzerland |
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Minimum four months, maximum twelve months |
| Funding: |
Monthly grant of 3,319 SFr. (approx. € 3,125), travel expenses, health insurance (compulsory,will be automatically deducted from your allowance) |
| Support and Supervision: |
Support in organizing the stay abroad by KIT's International Students Office |
| Application: |
Call for application twice a year (March and October) Applicants must apply at KIT as well as at CERN; the candidates are chosen by CERN. |
Application
| Application | |
| Requirements: |
You are enrolled at KIT and have studied at least three semesters before the start of your research mobility You are a citizen of a CERN member state Your major is either computer science, robotics, mathematics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, process engineering, applied physics, or civil engineering You have good to very good knowledge of English OR French |
| Call for Application: |
Calls for application twice a year (March and October) |
| Application Documents: |
Application documents: CV, letter of motivation, study certificate, transcript of records, letter of recommendation. Please note: information on the CERN webpage is crucial / superior. Application letters and CV must be submitted in English. Documents in German, such as certificates, do not need to be translated |
| Application: |
Applicants must apply both to KIT and in parallel to CERN. The selection of candidates is carried out by CERN.
Applications can only be submitted via the following links: Electrical / Electronics Engineering 2026-2: https://smrtr.io/xX8Zf
In parallel, please combine all application documents into a single PDF file and send it by email to KIT: |