research
The Enrico Fermi Research Center - CREF promotes original and high-impact lines of research, based on physical methods, but with a strong interdisciplinary character and in relation to the main problems of the modern knowledge society.
People
third mission
The CREF was born with a dual soul: a research centre and a historical museum. Its aim is to preserve and disseminate the memory of Enrico Fermi and to promote the dissemination and communication of scientific culture.
news
Publications, news, press review. For interviews, filming, and press contacts, please write to comunicazione@cref.it
the research
Opportunities for young researchers
Students and Undergraduates
CREF offers the opportunity to complete curricular internships and conduct thesis research in collaboration with the three universities in Rome, focusing on the institution’s research topics.
PhD
Each year, CREF funds doctoral scholarships in partnership with Sapienza University of Rome. The scholarships are dedicated to the institution’s research areas, and the specific topics may vary across different doctoral cycles.
Post-Docs
To learn about research grant opportunities tied to funded projects, please periodically check our website’s “Calls and Competitions” section and follow our LinkedIn channel.
Museum Scholarships and Grants
CREF supports training in science communication, education, and the history of science through scholarships and research grants awarded through competitive selection. To learn about open positions, we recommend checking our website’s “Calls and Competitions” section and following our LinkedIn channel.
Thanks to an agreement with the three universities in Rome, students interested in science communication, public outreach, and education can complete their curricular internship at the Enrico Fermi Museum.