CERN ORIGIN Program 2025/26 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)

The Applications are open to apply for the CERN ORIGIN Program 2025/26 in Switzerland. It is an early career program designed for applicants with a Secondary education as well as for bachelor, and Master Degree students to get hands-on experience in the Technical and support services field. The CERN ORIGIN Program is for those who have never previously participated in a similar program at CERN. It is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Geneva, Switzerland. The ORIGIN Program offers a wide range of projects related to Technical Fields and support services. There is no application fee, and IELTS is not required. The objective of the ORIGIN Program is to prepare the Next Generation in scientific, technical, and administrative fields. More details are below.

Details About the CERN ORIGIN Program

• Host Country: Switzerland
• Location: Geneva
• Duration: 24 to 36 Months
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: Each Project has its deadline.

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• Monthly Stipend
• Health & Pension
• Travel Allowance to/from Geneva
• Installation Allowance
• Family and Child Allowance
• Paid Leaves
• Training
• Contract of 24 to 36 Months.

Fields

• Technical Fields
• Support Services (Finance, HR, International Relations, Legal, etc.)

Eligibility Criteria

• This program is for Early Career Professionals.
• Open to citizens of CERN Member or Associate Member States.
• For those with a General Secondary Education Diploma (no university degree):
  • No more than two years of post-graduation professional experience.
  • Eligible for roles in technical fields or support services (e.g., Finance, HR, International Relations, Legal).
  • University graduates are not eligible for this specific track.
• For University Graduates:
  • Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
  • No more than two years of post-graduation professional experience.