Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Program (MSCFP)

The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Program (MSCFP) aims to help increase the number of women in the nuclear field, supporting an inclusive workforce of both men and women who contribute to and drive global scientific and technological innovation.

Named after pioneer physicist and twice Nobel Prize laureate Marie Sklodowska-Curie, the Program aims to inspire and encourage young women to pursue a career in the nuclear field, by providing highly motivated female students with scholarships for Master’s programs and an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the IAEA.

Selected students receive a scholarship for Master’s programs in nuclear related studies at accredited universities. They are also provided with an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the IAEA for up to 12 months. The students are awarded up to €20,000 for tuition costs (approx. $22,000) and up to €20,000 for living costs (approx. $22,000) for the Master’s program.

Scholarships are awarded annually to 100 plus students depending on the availability of funds. Consideration is given to field of study, and geographic and linguistic diversity.

Eligibility Requirements

The IAEA MSCFP is open to students from IAEA Member States who meet the following entry requirements:

• Female candidates;
• Accepted by or enrolled in an accredited university in Master’s program in a nuclear related field.
  • The IAEA supports women studying in nuclear related fields relevant to the IAEA’s mission to advance the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Examples of nuclear related fields may include, among others: nuclear engineering advanced reactor designs nuclear physics and chemistry nuclear medicine isotopic techniques radiation biology nuclear safety nuclear security safeguards and non-proliferation nuclear law

Preference will be given to applicants with above average academic credentials (75% or above or GPA > 3.0 out of 4.0).