Applications are now open for the CERN Post Career Break Fellowship 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. This fully funded fellowship is designed for talented individuals who have taken a break from their careers—whether for family, health, or caregiving reasons—and are now ready to re-enter the fields of science and engineering.
This is not just a fellowship—it’s an employment opportunity at CERN, one of the world’s most renowned scientific institutions. Selected fellows will receive a contract of up to 36 months, a generous monthly stipend, family and child allowances, travel coverage, and much more.
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📌 Fellowship Details
• Host Country: Switzerland 🇨🇭
• Duration: 24 months (extendable up to 36 months)
• Deadline: 7 September 2025
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⭐ Key Features
• Open to science & engineering graduates who have taken a personal career break.
• Option to work full-time or part-time.
• Fellows may join existing CERN projects or propose their own.
• Specifically for candidates returning after breaks due to family responsibilities, health issues, or caregiving duties.
• ❌ Not intended for people changing careers or unemployed without a prior professional track record.
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💰 Financial Benefits
The CERN Post Career Break Fellowship is fully funded and offers:
• Monthly stipend: CHF 6,287 – 6,911 (tax-free)
• Health insurance for you and your family
• CERN Pension Fund membership
• Installation grant + family/child allowances (if eligible)
• Paid travel expenses (to and from CERN at start and end of contract)
• 30 days of paid leave per year
• Training opportunities: on-the-job learning, formal courses, and English/French language classes
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✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Have taken a career break of at least 2 years for personal reasons (family, health, caregiving, etc.).
• Hold an MSc + 2–6 years of experience OR a PhD with up to 3 years of experience (for CERN Member/Associate States nationals).
• For experimental or theoretical physics applicants: a PhD + max 6 years of post-PhD experience.
• CERN staff members are not eligible.
• Applicants must clearly explain their career break and alignment with CERN’s activities.
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📂 Required Documents
• Cover Letter (explaining career break and research interests)
• Degree certificate (PDF scan)
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📅 Important Dates
• Application Deadline: 7 September 2025
• Earliest Start Date: 1 January 2026
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🔗 How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply online via the official CERN application portal.
👉 Apply Here for the CERN Post Career Break Fellowship 2026
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🌟 This fellowship is a golden chance to restart your career at one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. With full financial support, professional training, and access to groundbreaking projects, the CERN fellowship is perfect for researchers ready to step back into science and engineering.
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