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IAEA Marie Curie Fellowship Program for Women in Nuclear

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Location
Austria
Opportunity type
scholarship
Education
Official acceptance letter or admission letter from the university into the Master’s program related to the nuclear field of study and duration of the program
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Published
October 4, 2026

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Deadline: October 31, 2026

Quick summary

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Program (MSCFP) application is open to female candidates to support them in pursuing a career in nuclear science. Female applicants from IAEA Member States who are accepted/enrolled in a nuclear-related field will be eligible to apply for this opportunity. The program aims to help women participate in the nuclear field and support an inclusive workforce that includes both men and women, who contribute to the area.

Requirements: Selection Process: The IAEA MSCFP Technical Selection Committee will assess all applications against the MSCFP selection criteria, including the following: Entry requirements of the applicants Candidates’ educational background and previous achievements The motivation of the applicant Impact of the fellowship on the applicant’s career goals Commitment to public service Geographic, field of study, and linguistic diversity

Benefits: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides selected students for Marie Curie Fellowship with up to €20,000 for tuition and an additional €20,000 for living costs for the Master’s program.

How to apply: The application procedure is entirely online, and applicants should prepare and submit the following documents in addition to the online application form: Copy of the Passport or National ID Official acceptance letter or admission letter from the university into the Master’s program related to the nuclear field of study and duration of the program

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Overview

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Program (MSCFP) application is open to female candidates to support them in pursuing a career in nuclear science. Female applicants from IAEA Member States who are accepted/enrolled in a nuclear-related field will be eligible to apply for this opportunity.

The program aims to help women participate in the nuclear field and support an inclusive workforce that includes both men and women, who contribute to the area. Also, the fellows are expected to drive global scientific and technological innovation.

Young women can pursue a career in nuclear science by applying to the MSCFP. The MSCFP offers scholarships to selected candidates to pursue a Master’s degree in nuclear-related subjects, along with internship opportunities facilitated by the IAEA for up to 12 months.

IAEA awards scholarships annually to more than 100 students, subject to the availability of funds.To date, the MSCFP has supported 760 women from 129 countries, studying a diverse range of nuclear topics, in 76 countries worldwide.  Consideration is given to the field of study, as well as geographic and linguistic diversity.

Fields of Study

This fellowship program supports young women studying nuclear-related fields related to the IAEA’s work. The program helps the fellows to advance the secure, safe, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology:

  • Nuclear engineering
  • Radiation biology
  • Nuclear security
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Nuclear physics and chemistry
  • Isotopic techniques
  • Nuclear safety,
  • Non-proliferation
  • Nuclear law

Note: Please read more examples of related fields here.

Fellows Obligations

The IAEA will provide an offer letter to selected candidates, and the selected fellow should confirm their fellowship acceptance within one week. The offer will include the award details, payment modality, administrative requirements and arrangements, and the expected commitment.

Requirements

Selection Process

The IAEA MSCFP Technical Selection Committee will assess all applications against the MSCFP selection criteria, including the following:

Entry requirements of the applicants

Candidates’ educational background and previous achievements

The motivation of the applicant

Impact of the fellowship on the applicant’s career goals

Commitment to public service

Geographic, field of study, and linguistic diversity

All applicants will receive notification of their results by e-mail.

Eligibility

The IAEA MSCFP application is open to students who meet the following entry requirements

Female candidates

Be from IAEA Member States

Enrolled or have an offer letter from an accredited university in a Master’s program in a nuclear-related field.

Preference goes to applicants with above-average academic achievements (GPA > 3.0 out of 4.0 or 75% or above).

Benefits

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides selected students for Marie Curie Fellowship with up to €20,000 for tuition and an additional €20,000 for living costs for the Master’s program.

How to apply

The application procedure is entirely online, and applicants should prepare and submit the following documents in addition to the online application form:

Copy of the Passport or National ID

Official acceptance letter or admission letter from the university into the Master’s program related to the nuclear field of study and duration of the program

Confirmation of tuition costs

Completed reference forms to [email protected] by TWO referees (download the form here).

Important Note

Please remember that all application documents should be in English using the MSCFP online application form. Documents submitted in the original language should also include an official translation in English.

Incomplete applications are not acceptable.

Read more about the IAEA Marie Curie Fellowship on the official website of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) or contact [email protected].

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