How to apply

Who can apply

Participation is open to students, Ph.D. students, young researchers and early-career professionals.
Applicants are generally expected to be 35 years old or younger at the time of application, unless otherwise specified
Applicants of all nationalities are eligible.
All participants are required to be proficient in English. Classes will be held in English, and participants will be asked to work on assignments and/or discuss project work at the end of the course. Language certificates are not required.
Candidates’ academic merits, research and/or work experience (scientific publications, experience in the field of the course, etc.) will be evaluated.
Participants who meet the eligibility criteria will be contacted on a first-come, first-served basis.
The number of participants per course is limited.

Upload a CV, a cover letter and a letter of reference via the application form linked on the course page. The cover letter should be no longer than one page.
Candidates will be notified of successful admission by receiving an email from secretariat@fersschool.it unless otherwise specified.

Fees and financial assistance

The course fee varies depending on the specific course. FERS offers a diverse portfolio of courses with different fee levels, depending on duration and format. The course fee typically covers course access, activities and materials, as well as food and accommodation, unless otherwise stated. Transfers between a designated meeting point and the venue may also be provided. No other costs are included unless explicitly specified.
Participants are responsible for any bank charges, transfer fees, or other transaction costs incurred during payment. The school must receive the full amount due for the registration fee.
Alumni discount: FERS offers a 15% discount to former FERS alumni who have attended any course in the last two years. In case of other available discounts, they are not cumulative.
The school offers limited financial assistance covering the course fee. We are committed to fostering inclusion and equal opportunities. Our financial assistance is available for participants who may otherwise face difficulties in accessing the course. Unless otherwise specified, the financial assistance only covers the course fee: travel and visa costs, as well as any private medical insurance costs, are excluded.
If you want to apply for the financial assistance, please indicate it in the relevant section of the application form, where you are invited to provide a statement (max. 200 words) explaining why you should receive this support. As the financial assistance is limited, you are advised to apply early to avoid disappointment.
If accepted, you will receive an email from secretariat@fersschool.it confirming your financial support.

By applying for a course organized by the Future Earth Research School, you confirm that you have read and understood the FERS cancellation policy.

For further information, contact us at secretariat@fersschool.it.

You can find the list of active courses here.