CERN openlab Summer Student Programme 2027
The CERN openlab summer programme gives computing-oriented science and engineering students nine weeks at CERN working on advanced computing projects, with a daily allowance, travel support, health insurance and accommodation assistance.
| Amount / funding | Allowance 94 CHF per calendar day plus a lump-sum travel allowance, CERN health insurance and accommodation assistance; 9 weeks |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Call opens November 2026; no deadline day published yet |
| Start date | Starting dates 21 or 28 June 2027 |
| Level | BSc, MSc |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
The CERN openlab summer programme gives computing-oriented science and engineering students nine weeks at CERN working on advanced computing projects, with a daily allowance, travel support, health insurance and accommodation assistance.
Minimum requirements
BSc or MSc student in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physics with a strong computing profile; at least 3 years of full-time study completed by next June
Application checklist
- CV
- Academic transcript
- Academic reference letter (less than 12 months old)
- Motivation letter (recommended)
- At least 3 years of full-time study by next June
Application tips
- Emphasise your computing profile: this programme selects for computing strength, not general physics
- Ask for the reference letter early so it is less than 12 months old at application
- Watch for the November 2026 call opening, since no deadline day is published yet
- Choose between the 21 and 28 June 2027 start dates when you apply
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: computing, computer science, physics