Dear students,

The Academy of Sciences Malaysia would like to invite undergraduate (Bachelor’s) or Master’s students in Physics, Engineering, Computing Science and/or Mathematics to apply for CERN Summer Student Programme (CSSP) 2023. The CSSP offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to join in the day-to-day work of research teams participating in experiments at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

Over 8 weeks between June to August 2023, the students will work on an advanced technical project in an experimental or engineering team. The students will attend a series of lectures specially prepared for the students where experts and scientists from around the world share their knowledge about a wide range of topics in the fields of theoretical and experimental particle physics, engineering, and computing. A short report on the work project will be expected at the end of the online internship.

The selected students will find working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment an incredibly enriching personal experience. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with other students and scientists worldwide.

Eligibility Conditions

1. Applicants must be an undergraduate (Bachelor’s) or Master in either Physics, Engineering, Computing Science and/or Mathematics and are at least three years of full-time studies at the university level.
2. Applicants must not be employees at CERN (e.g., Trainees, Technical Students, Users, etc.).
3. Applicants need to be fluent in English, with an advantage in French.

Application Process

Interested students must provide the following documents to the Academy of Sciences Malaysia:

1. Latest CV
2. A copy of your most recent academic transcript.
3. Two (2) compulsory reference letters from your lecturers and/or previous internships no less than 12 months.

Please use the following as your email subject “2023 CERN SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAMME APPLICATION“ and label the required documents clearly (e.g., “CV”, “Academic transcript”, “Reference letter”) in PDF format to complete your application.

The respective home institutions will fund successful students’ participation costs (airfare, hostel accommodation and insurance coverage).

Email the documents to CSSP Secretariats at bia@akademisains.gov.my. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATION IS 10 JANUARY 2023 AT 12:00 PM MALAYSIAN TIME.

For further enquiries, contact Ms Nurul Kamilah, Analyst of the Bureau of International Affairs and Communication, at 03-6203 0633 (EXT:147) or email at bia@akademisains.gov.my.