The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)  Application is open. This fellowship seeks to inspire and support young women to pursue a career in the nuclear field. To that end, the MSCFP provides scholarships to selected students studying towards a master’s degree in nuclear-related subjects as well as limited internship opportunities facilitated by the IAEA.

Benefits

The students are awarded up to €20,000 for tuition costs and up to €20,000 for living costs for the master’s programme. 

Scholarship Courses

  • Nuclear Energy

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 programme in a nuclear related field.

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

Selection Process

Applications are assessed by the IAEA MSCFP Technical Selection Committee against MSCFP selection criteria including the applicant’s entry requirements, educational background and prior achievements, motivation and impact of the fellowship on the applicant’s career goals and commitment to public service. Consideration is given to geographic, field of study, linguistic diversity as well as other factors.

All applicants will be notified of the decision by e-mail.

Application Documents

The documents required in addition to completed online application form are:

  • Copy of the Passport/National ID
  • Official acceptance/admission letter from university into the master’s programme indicating the nuclear related field of study and duration of the programme
  • Statement of tuition fees/confirmation of?tuition costs
  • If applicable, documents about other scholarships you have for the master’s programme for which you are seeking MSCFP support.
  • Completed reference templates sent directly to MSCFP by referees by the application deadline (download the form here). One reference is MANDATORY, second is preferred.

All application documents must be submitted in English using the MSCFP online application form. If documents are submitted in original language please also include official translation in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Method of Application

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  • Apply to any accredited university in master’s programme in a nuclear related field.
  • Get Accepted or Enrolled in any school of your choice 
  • Then Apply for the Scholarship 

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025.