Federation for International Refractory Research and Education
FIRE Admission Process
Application Deadlines
Admissions to FIRE programs are on a rolling basis.
Application Requirements
A letter of application must be submitted to the Secretariat with a supporting letter from one of the professors listed in the first section.
Applicants must demonstrate competency in English and in a second foreign language.
Language Competency
English: Proof of competency in English (oral and written) is required for non-native English speakers. Accepted tests include IELTS.
Second Language: An attestation from the Foreign Language Department of the relevant FIRE institution is required for a second foreign language (e.g., French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, or Japanese).
Third Language: Mastery of a third foreign language is encouraged but not required.
Admission Requirements for FIRE HONOR Masters and Ph.D.
Applicants must already be enrolled as regular students at a FIRE institution and in good standing.
Admission to an Ad Hoc Program
Ad Hoc program applications can be submitted at any time with the support of a supervisor from a FIRE institution or member.
Applications must include a detailed outline of the coursework and research training to be undertaken.
Last news
Highlight of the members of the Board of Directors - Victor Carlos Pandolfelli
My journey with FIRE began in 2003, together with Prof. Michel Rigaud and other academic and industrial colleagues. In 2005, our first official meeting in Limoges, France, transformed this vision into reality. From the beginning, FIRE was founded on a strong belief in cooperation between universities and industry towards a better education. Its strength has always come from working across institutional, cultural, and national borders.
Highlight of the members of the Board of Directors - Christos C. Aneziris
As the world navigates climate and energy transitions, strong partnerships between industry and academia are more important than ever. In the refractory field, sustainability means not only developing materials for high-temperature applications, but also ensuring the sustainable processing of these materials.
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