Doctoral Students for Next Generation Trigger Project 2026 in Switzerland
This is a fully funded program in Switzerland, offered by the CERN for applicants from Member and Non-Member States.
You will spend up to 36 months working on your doctoral thesis in a truly unique environment where science, technology and innovation meet.
You’ll be part of an international community of experts, gaining experience at the forefront of research and engineering.
Highlights of the Doctoral Students for Next Generation Trigger Project 2026
- Type: Research Program
- Location: Switzerland
- Contract duration (in months): 12 (renewable up to 3 years)
- Job flexibility: Hybrid
- Benefits: Travel expenses, Monthly Allowance of 3907 Swiss Francs (Tax Free), 30 Days of Paid Leave, 2 weeks of annual closure, etc
- Deadline: 30th April, 2026
What will you do?
- Carry out your doctoral research in collaboration with CERN and your home university.
- Contribute to ongoing projects in domains such as applied physics, computing, engineering, or related technical fields.
- Present and document your work as part of your academic and research objectives.
- Learn from and work alongside world-class scientists, engineers, and technicians within an international and multidisciplinary team.
Eligibility Criteria for the Doctoral Students for Next Generation Trigger Project 2026
- You have a good knowledge of English or French.
- Your university must support your participation in the programme. This means that your university should agree that the research you conduct at CERN will contribute to your PhD thesis.
- Your field of study should align with CERN’s research areas, including, but not limited to, physics, engineering, computing, and related applied sciences.
- You have started or are about to start a doctoral program at a university.
Global Benefits at CERN
- Monthly Allowance of 3907 Swiss Francs (Tax Free)
- 30 Days of Paid Leave
- 2 weeks of annual closure
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme
- Family supplement to subsistence allowance, depending on your individual circumstances.
- Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on your individual circumstances.
- A contract duration for 12 months, renewable up to 3 years, with the possibility to spread over a maximum duration of 4 consecutive years to allow you to spend time at the university.
Application DocumentsÂ
You will need these documents to complete your application:
- Your CV (English or French)
- An academic reference letter (optional)
- An academic transcript (optional)
- Any document you consider relevant to your application.