Applications are now open for the CERN QUEST Program 2025/26 in Switzerland – a prestigious fully funded opportunity for highly qualified graduates. This program offers a 2 to 3-year contract at CERN, one of the world’s leading research centers.
Open exclusively to candidates from CERN Member and Associate Member States, the QUEST program welcomes applicants from diverse fields such as Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Data Science, and even professional support areas like HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement.
There is no application fee, and selected participants will receive generous funding covering living expenses, travel, health insurance, family allowances, and paid leave.
Program Details
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Location: CERN, Geneva
- Duration: 2–3 years
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Deadline: Varies by position
Financial Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- Monthly stipend of 6,287 – 6,911 CHF (net)
- Health insurance coverage
- Installation grant
- Family allowances (where applicable)
- Travel expenses
- 30 days of paid annual leave
Fields of Interest
The QUEST program covers a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Applied Physics
- Civil Engineering
- Data Science & Analytics
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Experimental & Theoretical Physics
- Health, Safety & Environment
- International Relations
- Materials & Surface Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering & IT
- Support Services (HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be nationals of CERN Member or Associate Member States, including: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Brazil, Croatia, India, Latvia, Lithuania, Pakistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Cyprus.
- Master’s degree holders: 2–6 years of professional experience after graduation.
- PhD holders: No more than 3 years of professional experience after graduation.
- Applicants must not have previously held a CERN fellowship or graduate contract.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
- Select their area of interest on the CERN website.
- Review available positions.
- Complete and submit the online application form.
Check other opportunity:
Fully Funded Global Fellowship: Apply for the beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2026/27
Heidelberg University DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded)
