Summer Student Programme 2027 – IT Projects at CERN

About the role

CERN's OpenLab Summer Student Programme 2027 invites students from IT, Computer Science or related fields to spend a summer contributing to real IT projects within a computing team. The programme is designed to boost skills and curiosity, with a multicultural team of experts and students from around the world. The ideal start date is 21 June 2027, for a fully onsite two-month placement.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to a technical or scientific project within a computing team at CERN.
• Learn from lectures delivered by world-leading scientists and specialists.
• Take part in discussions, workshops and visits to CERN's facilities.
• Share your learning and experience with peers from a wide range of backgrounds.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's student (not a PhD candidate) with at least 6 semesters (3 academic years) of full-time study completed by the start of the summer.
• Not a CERN employee for more than 3 months under another status and not a previous participant of the Summer Student Programme.
• Good knowledge of English and full-time student status for the whole summer.
• Curious, motivated and eager to learn through hands-on work, in an international environment.

Required skills

• Fundamental understanding of your field of study.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team.
• Adaptability and openness to new ideas.

What we offer

• A net subsistence allowance of 94 CHF per calendar day, with health insurance coverage (deducted from the allowance).
• Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining, depending on circumstances.
• An extensive physics lecture programme and IT lectures organised by OpenLab.
• Assistance finding accommodation on or near the CERN site.

Applicants submit an online application with a CV, academic reference letter, enrolment certificate and transcripts, and any other relevant documents.