As you can tell from the title, the CERN Post Career Break Fellowship 2025 is a fully funded program designed for individuals who have taken a break from their careers for personal reasons and are now ready to return to work in the fields of science and engineering. This fellowship offers a fantastic opportunity for up to 36 months, providing a monthly stipend, health coverage for the family, an installation grant, allowances for family, children, and infants, as well as coverage of travel expenses.
Key Features of the CERN Post Career Break Fellowship Programme:
- The fellowship provides a full-time or part-time position for science and engineering graduates who have taken a break and are looking to return to work.
- Keep in mind that this is a fellowship program, not a permanent job. As a Post Career Break Fellow, you may either join an existing research project at CERN or develop your own.
This program is specifically for those who took a break for personal reasons, such as family responsibilities, caregiving, or health issues. It is not intended for those who have been unemployed or are seeking to change fields from their original area of study
- A 36-month employment contract.
- A monthly stipend ranging from 6,194 to 6,808 Swiss Francs (after taxes).
- Free language courses in English and/or French.
- Full health coverage for your family and children, plus membership in the CERN Pension Fund.
- An installation grant, along with allowances for your family, children, and infants.
- Coverage of travel expenses.
- 30 days of paid leave each year.
- You have taken a career break for personal reasons, such as family responsibilities, health issues, or caregiving, for at least two years.
- You have an Experienced Graduate profile.
- If you are a citizen of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, you must have an MSc degree with 2 to 6 years of experience, or a PhD with up to three years of relevant experience.
- For roles in experimental or theoretical physics, you need a “Research Fellowship” profile, which requires a PhD and no more than six years of experience after earning your PhD.
- If you are currently registered as a CERN User, you may need to clarify how your status fits with your application.
- CERN Staff members are not eligible to apply.
Required Documents
- A CV.
- A cover letter explaining your experience, career break, and how your research interests and skills relate to CERN’s activities.
- A scanned PDF of your most recent relevant qualification.
Fellowship Start Date
- The earliest possible start date for selected candidates is January 1, 2025.
Application Process
- Submit your application online. If you’re interested, please visit the official website using the link provided below.
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