CERN typically selects around 40-50 doctoral students at each selection committee. Please note most of the projects are not published in advance.
The table below will be updated as HR receives new projects from supervisors.
The table below shows examples of projects that may be considered for the next Doctoral student selection round.
If you would be interested in working on any of these example projects, please state this in the “Note to hiring manager” text field when completing your application.
Please note that this is not mandatory and your application will be considered even if you have not stated a specific project. CERN cannot guarantee that successful applicants will be able to work on their requested projects.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Programme | CERN Doctoral Student Programme Projects |
| Number of Students Selected | Around 40–50 doctoral students per selection round |
| Project Availability | Most projects are not published in advance; only a sample list is provided |
| Applicant Choice | Applicants may indicate interest in one or more sample projects, but it is optional |
| Project Allocation | Not guaranteed that applicants will be assigned the specific project requested |
| Disciplines | Wide range across physics, engineering, computing, and technical fields depending on supervisors |
| Application Note | Candidates can mention a project code of interest in the “Note to hiring manager” field |
| Selection Committee | Reviews applications and allocates projects based on eligibility and needs |
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