The main goal of the REM project is the observation of prompt afterglow of Gamma–Ray Burst ( GRB ) events .
Such observations at Near InfraRed ( NIR ) wavelengths are even very promising , since they allow to monitor high–z Ly- \alpha absorbed bursts as well as events occurring in dusty star–forming regions .
In addition to GRB science , a large amount of time ( \sim 40 \% ) will be available for different scientific targets : among these the study of variability of stellar objects open exciting new perspectives .