Summary
The Enrico Fermi Fellowships offer flexible institutional support for exceptional graduate students worldwide. The program is designed to foster independent and ambitious graduate research that tackles foundational scientific questions by connecting theoretical insight with experimental investigation.
Enrico Fermi Fellowships: €105K Support for Graduate Scientists 2027 USA
Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Graduate Student / Fellow |
| Research Area | Physics and Physical Sciences (Fundamental Science) |
| Location | Global (Funding is paid to the host institution) |
| Duration | Normally less than two years |
| Funding | Up to EUR 105,000 per year (covers salary, travel, and research costs) |
| Fellowships Expected | Five to ten |
Research Area: Fundamental Physics: Bridging Theory and Experiment
Eligibility / Qualification
- Must be a graduate student.
- Must propose a project in fundamental science that meaningfully bridges theory and experiment.
- Must be able to be hosted by an eligible institution.
Job / Research Description
- Investigate fundamental scientific questions linking theory and experiment without a strict separation between the two.
- Conduct independent, ambitious graduate research.
- Engage in international mobility and collaboration where relevant to the project.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the official online application and arrange all required supporting materials by the deadline. Before applying:
- Check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, and cost-share conditions.
- Verify whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.
- Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps, and any institutional approvals on the official call page.
Last Date to Apply
October 18, 2026 (at 11:59 pm Marseille time).
