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CERN SHORT TERM INTERNSHIP

LOCATION: Switzerland

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light.

ELIGIBILITY:

One of CERN’s key missions is education. Our experts enjoy sharing their knowledge with committed and passionate students.

If you are an undergraduate student in a technical or administrative field, and you’re looking to spend a few months training on-the-job, imagine doing your internship at CERN in Geneva. An impressive addition to your CV!

They offer a limited number of placements in our practical training programme.

Duration 1 – 6 months.

To qualify for an internship, you should meet the following requirements:

You are a full-time student (Technical/Administrative diploma, Bachelor or Master degree).

Please note that candidates studying for a PhD are not eligible for this programme.

You are at least 18 years of age.

Your main field of study is in one of the following areas: applied physics, computing, mathematics, electricity, electronics, mechanical or civil engineering, instrumentation, materials science, radiation protection, safety and environmental protection, surveying, ultra-high vacuum, scientific communication. Or in administrative fields such as: translation, advanced secretarial work, accounting, legal services, human resources, librarianship, logistics.

You will remain a full-time registered student throughout the internship at CERN.

You have good working proficiency in English and/ or French.

BENEFIT:

The duration of the internship is minimum 1 month and maximum 6 months.

Your Educational Establishment / University must ensure you have full insurance cover valid in the Geneva area (France and Switzerland) for medical expenses, work and private accidents as well as any disability arising from professional and non-professional illness and accidents.

You will receive a monthly allowance of 1,577 Swiss Francs.

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APPLICATION CALL: SCHOLARSHIPS 2024 ELISABETH & AMELIE FUND

Application Deadline: 21 October, 2024

LOCATION: Belgium

Grants to enable foreign masters’ students to do an internship in sustainable water management in a developing country. Grants awarded by the Elisabeth & Amélie Fund. The Elisabeth & Amelie Fund supports sustainable water management in developing countries, among others by financing on-the-spot internships for students from developing countries who are studying in Belgium.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students from developing countries who are pursuing a master’s level degree (master’s, specialisation master’s or a second bachelor’s degree) and that work on a thesis that is linked to water management in developing countries.

Make sure you are eligible for this call for projects.

View the selection criteria

Connect up to your account via https://candidate.kbs-frb.be, or create an account if this is your first application.

Complete the application form online (you can take your time and do it in several stages if you like).

When your application has been fully completed, send it in.

We will send you a confirmation by e-mail, as well as a pdf of your application.

BENEFIT:

The grant will cover the expenses inherent to the internship, up to a maximum of € 5,000.

The internship, which should last 1 to 2 months, must take place between January 2025 and the end of August 2025. About ten grants shall be awarded.

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