🌍 Host Country: Switzerland
🏛️ Host Organization: CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)
📚 Category: Administrative Internship (Undergraduate or Master’s level)
🌐 Eligible Countries: 34 CERN Member & Associate Member States
🎓 Duration: 2 to 12 months
🗓️ Deadline: August 11, 2025
📌 IELTS: Not required
🎁 What You Get (Benefits)
Monthly stipend: CHF 3,452 (~41,424 CHF per year, tax-free)
Travel allowance
Health insurance coverage
Family allowance (if married/with kids)
Paid leave (2.5 days/month)
Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of technology in a multicultural environment
✅ Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, you must:
1. Be a citizen of one of CERN’s Member or Associate Member States.
2. Have completed at least 18 months of undergraduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s) studies in an administrative field such as:
Human resources
Business administration
Law
Finance
Marketing & Communication
Translation
Psychology, etc.
3. Be enrolled full-time at your university throughout the internship.
4. Have good knowledge of English or French.
📄 Required Documents
You must prepare and upload the following:
✅ Updated CV
✅ Academic transcript (downloaded from your university portal is acceptable—ensure it is not password protected)
✅ Reference letter from a university professor (a second letter from a past internship is optional)
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1. Visit the official application page:
👉 Click here to apply
2. Select “I’m Interested” on the CERN Administrative Student Program listing.
3. Prepare your documents ahead—you cannot upload extra files later after submission.
4. Fill out all fields with accurate and specific information.
5. If shortlisted, you may be contacted for a phone or video interview.
6. Final decisions will be communicated by November 2025.
📌 Tips for a Successful Application:
Tailor your CV to highlight administrative and soft skills (e.g., organization, communication, multilingual skills).
Your academic transcript should reflect steady academic progress.
Write a strong motivation statement (if asked) showcasing your passion for administration in an international research context.
Get your reference letter early to avoid last-minute rush.
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