Federation for International Refractory Research and Education

Fees & Expenses

No Direct Fees
Students will not be charged direct admission fees but must adhere to the policies of their base institution.

   

Extra Costs

Since FIRE programs involve international travel and living on different campuses, students may apply for FIRE Fellowships and are encouraged to seek external sponsors.
Students whose extra costs are covered by an outside agency must provide written proof.

  
Graduation and Convocation

When certificates are granted at a UNITECR meeting, subsidies will be provided to cover most attendance costs.
A technical contribution to the UNITECR meeting is required.
The names of graduates will be posted on the FIRE website and maintained for three years.

Last news

Highlight of FIRE Academic Members - Seoul National University

Prof. In-Ho Jung, Professor at Seoul National University: " Since 2013, many graduate students have visited my research group, and I have been actively involved in FIRE summer schools". 

Oct 7, 2026
The Power of Collaboration: My Journey with FIRE - Sido Sinnema

Sido Sinnema, Executive Chief of Staff at FIRE, shares his inspiring journey with FIRE and what makes it so special to him.

Sep 30, 2026

Contact us and/or Become Member!

Contact us for any information and/or to Become Member of FIRE: fire@ecers.org 

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