FERS - Future Earth Research School

Future Earth Research School (FERS)
offers a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to meet and collaborate with international experts. Joining an FERS course provides participants with a great chance to share experiences on different multidisciplinary aspects of research while building a fertile ground for innovation and new research pathways.

Learn more about FERS Courses

A global, fresh-minded community

FERS aggregates an international community of motivated, open-minded participants who are eager to deepen the scientific foundation that is needed to address the most advanced challenges of the future, to cultivate the necessary systemic and multidisciplinary approach, to improve their ingenuity to identify solutions and drive change.
Site visits, practical activities and seminars will be unique opportunities for young professionals, PhD students and post-docs to work together and share experiences.

The advanced knowledge network
FERS is a place where early-career scientists meet, discuss, and share ideas and perspectives from various backgrounds and disciplines. A rare plus is to have different ways of interacting with science processes and developing a systemic approach, vital to understanding and building the path toward a sustainable future.

Faculty of outstanding scientists

Don't miss the opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts and experienced practitioners from some of the world's most advanced universities and research centers in the study of complex issues such as sustainable development and climate change.

Learn more

Are you ready to deal with future challenges?

Sea-level rise, water management, floods and droughts, extreme events, risk management and reduction, the nature/technology gap, big data, equity and justice. Join FERS School to deepen your knowledge and anticipate future global challenges.

Learn more

More than a community!

The courses offer an immersive and dynamic learning experience thanks to the support of an outstanding faculty, combining theory, practice and project works.
FERS ecosystem is a combination of innovation, education and development where participants are more than just classmates, having the possibility to build solid friendships and useful networks for future professional career.
Discover the innovators and professionals of the future!

Why Joining FERS?

FERS is an international high-level Research School. The training method comprises intensive training with networking and knowledge exchange, setting the stepping stone of professional relations to stay.

Learn more

New course

AI and Machine Learning for Earth System Modeling and Prediction

Directors: Aneesh Subramanian, William Chapman

Location: Bertinoro, Italy

SUMMER 2026

The Course “AI and Machine Learning for Earth System Modeling and Prediction” aims to explore the forefront of machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in Earth system science. With the exponential growth in climate data and advances in computational methods, this course offers students the opportunity to apply cutting-edge ML techniques to better understand, model, and predict the behavior of the Earth system.

LEARN MORE

New course

Open Science in Practice for Coastal Ocean Data Analysis and Visualization

Location: Bertinoro, Italy

SPRING 2026

The Course “Open Science in Practice for Coastal Ocean Data Analysis and Visualization” aims to explore the practical implementation of Open Science principles through applied coastal ocean model and in situ and satellite observations data analysis and visualization on the cloud. As the quantity of climate-related data continues to grow, the challenge lies not just in understanding and effectively utilising this data, but also in managing and sharing it in a way that supports sustainable scientific research.

This course is organized by CMCC Foundation in the framework of MAGICA Project in collaboration with CoastPredict.

LEARN MORE

News and Updates

Culture, Nature, and Education are linked together for a Resilient Mediterranean: Key Takeaways from COP30
Solutions for People and the Planet on Land Governance: Key Takeaways from COP30
The Role of Education and Training Opportunities in Strengthening Coastal Resilience: Key Takeaways from COP30

                    Future Earth Research School
                    CMCC Foundation
                    Advanced Training and Education Center

                    Address
                    Via Solari 11, scala 19, 
                    20144 Milan (MI)
                    Italy

                    Contact
                    secretariat@fersschool.it

FERS is coordinated by

2026 - Privacy Policy

Start typing and press Enter to search