Estonia becomes associate member of Cern

Move preceding full membership makes Estonian researchers eligible for positions at nuclear physics laboratory

Estonia has joined Cern, the European organisation for nuclear research, as an associate member—in a step towards full membership.

Associate membership means Estonia will be able to participate in meetings of Cern’s governing council, finance committee and scientific policy committee. Also, Estonian researchers will be eligible for fixed-term staff positions and fellowships, while Estonian companies will be able to bid for Cern contracts.