CERN Physics Research Fellowship 2026 in Switzerland
Scholarship Value
A tax-free monthly stipend of 7,004–7,425 CHF, depending on qualifications 24-month contract, with outstanding candidates eligible for extension up to 36 months 30 days of paid leave every year plus two weeks of CERN’s annual closure Full health insurance coverage for you, your spouse, and your children Family, child, and infant allowances based on personal circumstances Relocation package including installation grant and travel expenses Membership in the CERN Pension Fund Continuous professional training, including language courses Daily access to the world’s most advanced particle physics infrastructure A place in a truly international scientific community shaping the future of physics This is what it looks like when excellence is fully funded.
Scholarship Information
Eligibility criteria
If you’re aiming for CERN, you’re already playing in the top league. Here’s what they’re looking for. In simple terms, this fellowship is for early-career researchers who are ready to lead. You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State You hold a PhD or will obtain it within six months of the deadline You have no more than six years of research experience after completing your PhD You have never held a CERN Fellow or Graduate contract before You have a strong background in experimental particle physics or a closely related field You can work professionally in English or French You are motivated to contribute to high-impact international research teams.
Discipline Applicable
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Physical Science & Math