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IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme 2023 (for Women in Science)

The application period is now open.  The deadline for applications is September 30, 2023. 

Information for applicants

Introduction

The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) 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 internship opportunities facilitated by IAEA. 

The fourth application cycle of the IAEA’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) is now open. Women interested in studying nuclear-related subjects are encouraged to apply by 30 September 2023. Interested applicants can find more information on how to apply here.  This year, the MSCFP is expected to award 200 students scholarships, which is the highest number per cycle to date.

Josephine Nikhula, an MSCFP recipient from Malawi and a 2022 intern at the Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section, IAEA Division of Human Health in Vienna, Austria. (Photo: Josephine Nikhula) Pix:IAEA

Who should apply? Eligibility criteria

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

  • Female candidates;
  • Accepted by or enrolled in an accredited university in a Master’s program 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).

Fields of study

The program supports young women studying in nuclear-related fields relevant to the IAEA’s work to advance the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology such as nuclear engineering, nuclear physics and chemistry, nuclear medicine, isotopic techniques, radiation biology, nuclear safety, nuclear security, non-proliferation and nuclear law. More examples of related fields are listed here.

How to apply?

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

  • Copy of the Passport/National ID
  • Official acceptance/admission letter from the university into the Master’s program indicating the nuclear-related field of study and duration of the program
  • Statement of tuition fees/confirmation of tuition costs
  • Completed reference forms sent directly to MSCFP@iaea.org by TWO referees (download the form here).

NOTE: All application documents must be submitted in English using the MSCFP online application form. If documents are submitted in the original language please also include an official translation in English. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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 geography, field of study, and linguistic diversity.

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

MSCFP award

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

Obligations

The selected applicants will receive an offer and will be requested to confirm the acceptance of the fellowship within one week. The offer will provide information on the award details, including payment modality, the expected commitment, as well as administrative requirements and arrangements.

Contact

For all inquiries about the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme, please send an email.

Source: IAEA

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