Research Fellowship Programme
CERN's Research Fellowship Programme enables early-career scientists to conduct independent, cutting-edge research in physics, engineering, and related fields at a world-leading particle physics center.
Funder: CERN
Due Dates: March 1, 2015 | March 13, 2015 | September 7, 2015 | September 18, 2015 | November 1, 2015
Funding Amounts: CHF 7,004–7,425/month net stipend; contracts typically 24 months (extendable to 36 months); additional benefits include health insurance, pension, relocation, and family allowances.
Summary: Prestigious fellowships for recent PhD graduates to conduct advanced research in physics, engineering, and related STEM fields at CERN.
Key Information: Some nationality restrictions apply; strong emphasis on international collaboration and independent research.
Description
The CERN Research Fellowship Programme offers early-career scientists the opportunity to pursue postdoctoral research at one of the world’s leading centers for particle physics and engineering. Fellows define their own research projects, collaborate with top experts, and contribute to breakthrough discoveries in areas such as experimental and theoretical physics, applied physics, mathematics, engineering, and software development. The program is designed to deepen expertise, foster international recognition, and enable fellows to play a significant role in the global scientific community.
