A way back in: the CERN Post-Career Break Fellowship
Since 2014, CERN offers a professional opportunity for keen scientific or engineering talent with a common experience: a temporary absence from the field.
The way we see it:
You were taking off. |
…You had to take some time |
...You're ready to take the leap again. |
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You were in the early days of a profession in science or engineering. Or perhaps you were already steeped in and building up expertise. You were in and you were making it, contributing to your field with passion. But then… |
Perhaps you started a family, perhaps someone in your family needed looking after. Either way, a personal situation called upon you with its responsibilities, and for the time being, you had to step aside. But now… |
Your situation has evolved, we hope for the best. You’re considering returning, more likely you never quite stopped thinking about it. But the way back is a steep climb and we at CERN know that. That’s why we’ve developed an opportunity to help you on your way... |
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„This fellowship changed my life!“ |
„CERN gives you the opportunity of a second chance“ |
„The Fellowship was a great opportunity for me to establish myself again in the research environment.“ |
Read on to learn more about our Post-Career Break Fellowship and what it offers, who we look for and how you can apply.
The program: As a Post-Career Break Fellow, you might Within either contexts, there will be… As well as… For how long?
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The candidate: The Fellow we are looking for…
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Please note: Candidates who are registered as CERN Users may be asked to justify how their status relates to their application. |
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Supported by COFUND – a European Commission Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action
CERN is proud to be involved in COFUND a European Commission Marie Sklodowksa-Curie Action to stimulate mobility and career development through fellowship programmes.
Through the COFUND programme, we will be offering a limited number of 3-year Fellowships to top-ranked Senior Fellows.
Candidates meeting these requirements will be considered for a COFUND Fellowship.
One feature of the COFUND program is the possibility to spend up to 12 months of the Fellow contract at another institute, provided that the work still corresponds to your original project at CERN.
Find out further information on https://cern.ch/fell