Geneva
Deadline: Sep 7, 2025
About This Opportunity
The CERN Post Career Break Fellowship 2026 in Switzerland is a fully funded program in Geneva for science and engineering professionals returning to work after a career break. Fellows receive a tax-free stipend (6,287–6,911 CHF/month), health insurance, pension fund membership, family/child allowances, travel coverage, installation grant, training opportunities, and 30 days of paid leave. The fellowship lasts 24 months (extendable to 36 months). Eligible applicants must have taken a break of at least two years for personal reasons and hold an MSc/PhD with relevant experience. Deadline: 7 September 2025.
Requirements
- A CV
- A cover letter that describes your experience and career break, and how your research interests and skills relate to CERN’s diverse activities.
- A scanned PDF of your most recent relevant qualification.
Benefits
- The Program Covers:
- Contract: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months.
- Salary: A tax-free monthly stipend between 6,287 and 6,911 Swiss Francs.
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
- Membership in the CERN Pension Fund.
- An installation grant and family/child allowances (if eligible).
- Travel expenses at the start and end of the contract.
- Training: Access to on-the-job training, formal courses, and language classes (English/French).
- Leave: 30 days of paid leave per year.
Eligibility
- You must satisfy the eligibility criteria below to be eligible for the program:
- You have been on a career break for personal reasons like family issues, health problems, or caring responsibilities for at least two years.
- You have an Experienced Graduate profile.
- Applicants who are Nationals of CERN Member or Associate Member States must have an MSc degree and between 2 and 6 years of experience or a PhD with up to three years of relevant experience.
- To apply to experimental or theoretical physics, you need a “Research Fellowship” profile, including a PhD and a maximum of six years of post-PhD experience.
- Candidates who are registered as CERN Users may be required to explain how their status aligns with their application.
- CERN Staff members are ineligible to apply.
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Quick Information
Type
Fully Funded
Location
Geneva
Deadline
Sep 7, 2025
Posted By
Kashif Mushtaq
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