Enrico Fermi Fellowships 2025, Italy (Up to €105,000/year)
Description
Are you a passionate doctoral student aiming to tackle the universe’s deepest scientific questions? The Enrico Fermi Fellowships (EFF) 2025, offered by the Center for SpaceTime and the Quantum (CSTQ) and funded by the John Templeton Foundation, provide a rare and prestigious opportunity for top-level graduate students to work at the intersection of theory and experiment in fundamental science.
This second cohort of fellowships invites outstanding PhD students worldwide to apply for 1–2 years of intensive, cross-disciplinary research funding, with support of up to €105,000 per year.
Degree Level
Enrico Fermi Fellowships 2025, Italy (Up to €105,000/year) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Italy Universities.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Cosmology
- Physics
- Quantum Technologies
Benefits
The Enrico Fermi Fellowships 2025–2026 offer a generous package to support doctoral research, including:
- Up to €105,000 per year, covering:
- Competitive salary support
- Travel allowance for conferences and research visits
- Research funding for supervisors
- Professional development opportunities, including:
- Dedicated mentorship
- Network-building with other fellows and senior scientists
- Cross-disciplinary workshops and events
- Flexible fellowship start date between April 2026 and January 2027
This structure ensures recipients can fully engage in groundbreaking work at the frontiers of physics, cosmology, complexity, and quantum foundations.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
The Enrico Fermi Fellowships are designed for:
- Outstanding doctoral (PhD) students from any country
- Students working in or interested in:
- Fundamental Physics
- Astronomy & Cosmology
- Quantum Foundations
- Complexity and Emergence
- Researchers committed to bridging theoretical and experimental approaches
- Applicants with demonstrated academic excellence and a desire to work at conceptual frontiers in science
Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program and have a strong interest in fundamental scientific questions that combine experimental and theoretical insights.
Application Procedure
How to Apply
- Visit the official website at cstq.org/eff
- Prepare your application materials as specified, including:
- CV
- Project proposal (highlighting theory–experiment integration)
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of PhD enrollment
- Submit the completed application before the October 19, 2025 deadline
For questions or detailed guidance, contact eff@cstq.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who can apply for the Enrico Fermi Fellowships?
Doctoral students worldwide, especially those working on or interested in cross-disciplinary fundamental science, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program.
Q2: Is this a postdoctoral fellowship?
No. The Enrico Fermi Fellowships specifically target PhD students (doctoral level), not postdocs.
Q3: How long does the fellowship last?
Fellowships typically last 1–2 years, with rare exceptions for 3-year extensions.
Q4: Can I apply if I work only in theory or only in experiment?
Yes, but preference is given to applicants working across both domains, or those proposing to integrate theoretical and experimental research in their project.
Final Thoughts
The Enrico Fermi Fellowships 2025 offer a unique opportunity for doctoral students to immerse themselves in deep, boundary-pushing research with financial, professional, and academic support. With a flexible start window, exceptional funding, and international mentorship, this fellowship is ideal for researchers committed to making meaningful contributions in fields that challenge the very fabric of scientific understanding.
If you’re a driven PhD student working at the edge of theory and experiment, apply before October 19, 2025, and become part of a global cohort exploring the mysteries of the cosmos.
