Enrico Fermi Fellowships

Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Affiliation *

The institution that will be responsible for managing your PhD fellowship.

Personal Information

This information is collected for statistical purposes only and will not be included in the selection process or shared with anyone.

Gender

Birth Date

Nationality

Where did you hear about us?

Project Overview

Please provide the details of your proposed research project, including title, description, and expected outcomes.

Project Title *

Research Area *

Select the research area that best fits your project. If your project does not fit in any of these categories please select "Other" and specify one.

Proposed Start Date *

The start date must be between April 2026 to January 2027 (included). Please note that finalizing the agreement with your institution and activating the fellowship may take a few months. Consider this when choosing a starting date and discuss a suitable date with your institution. The CSTQ is not responsible for possible delays.

Proposed Duration *

Duration of the fellowship in months. The duration of each EFF is expected to be less than two years. We will exceptionally consider three.

Supervisors

Experimental Supervisor

Full Name *

Email *

Affiliation *

This is my main supervisor

Theoretical Supervisor

Full Name *

Email *

Affiliation *

This is my main supervisor

Project Details

Executive Summary *

Upload a PDF file containing a 1-page executive summary highlighting the key information in your application. References included. (Max 15MB)

Research Proposal *

Upload a PDF file with the details of your research proposal. Maximum length 4 pages. References excluded. (Max 15MB)

Supervisors' Support Letters *

It is the responsibility of applicants to upload the reference curriculum from both supervisors. These curriculum should serve two purposes: supporting your research project and acting as references endorsing you as a student not reviewing your whole career. They are not meant to be confidential. Upload them as one PDF file. (Max 15 MB)

Curriculum *

Upload a PDF file containing your 1-3-page academic CV. (Max 15MB)

Transcripts *

Upload a PDF file containing the transcripts for university level studies. (Max 15MB)

Institution Statement *

Upload a PDF file with the support letter from your institution on official letterhead, and signed by a university representative with signing authority for grant agreements. Download here a template you can use with a list of all the required information. (Max 15MB)

Institution Representative

Name *

Email *

This is the administrative contact at the institution that will manage the fellowship. We will reach out to them if you are awarded the scholarship.

Budget Form *

Upload an EXCEL file with the EFF Budget Form filled in all the fields. Download here the template. The instructions are included in the form together with two examples. Please review all the limitations. (Max 15MB)

Suggestion of Referees

These referees should not have any joint publications with the applicant or be close collaborators of either of the two supervisors. These referees are indicative only. We may select different referees at our discretion.

Referee #1

Full Name *

Email *

Affiliation *

Referee #2

Full Name *

Email *

Affiliation *

Referee #3

Full Name *

Email *

Affiliation *

Important notes

By applying, you and your institution agree to the EFF Important notes. Please read them carefully before submitting your application.

I confirm that I have read and that my application complies with the EFF Important notes .