Federation for International Refractory Research and Education

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Apr 7, 2026

15 PhD positions open in REFFRACTEUR

REFFRACTEUR, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (Industrial Doctorates), is now recruiting 15 Doctoral Candidates (PhD positions) across Europe. This initiative aims to train a new generation of researchers to lead the digital and green transition of refractory materials and Europe’s high-temperature industries.

Application deadline: 8 June 2026
1 - Open to international candidates (MSCA mobility rules apply)
2 - Full details and application procedure: www.reffracteur.eu 

We warmly encourage excellent MSc graduates, as well as colleagues and partners, to share this opportunity within their networks.

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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.

Oct 13, 2026
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.

Oct 13, 2026

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