Marie-Curie Fellowship Programme
CERN’s Marie-Curie Fellowship Programme offers early career researchers hands-on scientific research, collaboration, and mentorship in physics, engineering, and technology.
Funder: CERN
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: CHF 7,004–7,425/month (net stipend); typically 2-year contract; includes health insurance, pension, and possible allowances.
Summary: Prestigious fellowships for early career researchers to conduct high-impact research at CERN with international collaboration and mentorship.
Key Information: Applicants must not have spent more than 12 months near CERN in the last 3 years before the deadline.
Description
The Marie-Curie Fellowship Programme at CERN offers early stage researchers a unique opportunity to develop their scientific careers through hands-on research, international collaboration, and expert mentorship. Fellows contribute to pioneering projects across a wide range of scientific disciplines—including experimental and theoretical physics, engineering, technology development, and more—within CERN’s world-class research environment. The programme is designed to foster professional growth, promote cross-border scientific exchange, and help participants build a strong foundation for future scientific leadership.
