Call for Applications: CERN Doctoral Student Programme 2024
- DEADLINE: July 29, 2024.
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The CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) has opened applications for its 2024 Doctoral Student Programme. This programme offers PhD students the opportunity to complete their thesis in a cutting-edge research environment in Switzerland for up to 36 months.
Selected students will have the chance to work on world-renowned research projects in various fields such as: applied physics, computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering, and material science.
For the 2024 edition, CERN plans to select around 40 to 50 PhD students.
CERN Doctoral Student Programme
DEADLINE: July 29, 2024.
LEVEL: Doctorate.
COUNTRY: Switzerland.
FUNDING: Full.
Required Qualifications
- Be a national of a CERN member or associate member state.
- Have started or be about to start a doctoral programme at a university.
- Have a good command of English or French.
- The work at CERN must be an integral part of the thesis to obtain the doctorate.
Scholarship Amount
CERN offers a 6-month contract, renewable up to 3 years. Students will receive a net monthly stipend of 3,868 Swiss Francs (4,000 Euros), a travel allowance, and supplements for married students and/or children. They will also benefit from CERN’s health insurance scheme and 2.5 days of paid leave per month.
Application Process for CERN Doctoral Student Programme
Applications for the CERN Doctoral Student Programme must be submitted via this link by July 29, 2024. Required documents include:
- A CV
- A motivation letter
- A recent academic transcript
- A reference letter from a university professor
The results of the recruitment process will be communicated by the end of October 2024.
