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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.

FieldDetail
ProgrammeCERN Doctoral Student Programme Projects
Number of Students SelectedAround 40–50 doctoral students per selection round
Project AvailabilityMost projects are not published in advance; only a sample list is provided
Applicant ChoiceApplicants may indicate interest in one or more sample projects, but it is optional
Project AllocationNot guaranteed that applicants will be assigned the specific project requested
DisciplinesWide range across physics, engineering, computing, and technical fields depending on supervisors
Application NoteCandidates can mention a project code of interest in the “Note to hiring manager” field
Selection CommitteeReviews applications and allocates projects based on eligibility and needs

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