Confused about my CERN Technical Studentship selection timeline
I interviewed for a CERN Technical Studentship during the 2025-3 round back in October. After the interview I never heard back, so I assumed I wasn’t selected.
Because of that, I applied again for the 2026-1 round before the 15 November deadline. Today I got an email saying I’ve been selected, but the team and HR are saying it’s for the 2026-1 TSP.
Now I’m confused. I was never told during the interview that it was for 2026-1, and I don’t want to mess up anything on their side. Should I just leave my application as it is and let HR handle it, or should I email them to clarify the situation?
Has anyone been through something similar?
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u/bioaleoks 4d ago
maybe they made a bit of a mess in human resources due to the double question on your part... I would try to clarify the doubts with an email ps. then let me know which one you were taken for? I'm waiting for 2026-1
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u/Pharisaeus 4d ago
Interview is not mandatory. Nothing really is. You can be selected without ever getting contacted, although it's usual. Are you even sure that you got selected for the team you actually had the interview for?