The internships will take place in both France and Switzerland. The ALICE experiment is located on French territory, but the workplace will be in Switzerland. Due to frequent border crossings, it is recommended to always carry an identity document.
Compensation and Benefits
The internships are paid and offer a stipend of 2,000 CHF for a two-month period.
Additionally, the organizers cover accommodation, flight costs, and insurance for the duration of the internship.
Entry and Stay
Which travel documents can be used to cross the border (EU citizens)?
Passport: Yes
Temporary passport: Yes
Identity card: Yes
What is the required minimum validity of the travel document (EU citizens)?
Until the last day of the document’s validity.
Is a visa required for EU citizens?
No.
Hotel address:
73 Rue Blaise Pascal, 01630 Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France
CERN address:
Espl. des Particules 1, 1211 Meyrin, Switzerland
Transport:
There are several ways to get from the hotel to CERN:
- On foot – about a 40-minute walk;
- Bicycle (possibility to rent from CERN) – cost 1 CHF/day;
- CERN Shuttle (about 1300 m walk required) – free of charge;
- Bus (about 600 m walk required) – cost 1.4 EUR + 3 CHF (single ride);
- Car sharing (rental possible for up to 12 hours, spatial limitations, can be used for commuting to CERN) – free of charge, but reservation issues may occur.
Costs:
Prices in Switzerland are much higher than in France. A supermarket is located not far from the hotel (on the French side). CERN has a canteen, with meal prices around 10 CHF. A daily ticket in Geneva costs 10 CHF (or 8 CHF if purchased after 9 a.m.).
Polish citizens can find a lot of practical information regarding travel to Switzerland on the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.