IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. This scholarship supports young women pursuing nuclear-related master’s degrees. Selected students also gain access to IAEA internship opportunities afterward. The programme has funded over 760 women across 129 countries since 2020.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
• Funding: Up to €20,000 for tuition, plus €20,000 for living costs
• Eligibility: Female students from IAEA Member States
• Academic Level: Master’s programme in a nuclear-related field
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
• Post-Programme: Internship opportunities facilitated by the IAEA

Focus Areas

• Nuclear engineering, physics, and chemistry
• Nuclear medicine and radiation biology
• Nuclear safety, security, and non-proliferation
• Nuclear law and related technical fields

About the Fellowship

This programme addresses long-standing underrepresentation of women in nuclear fields. It builds a more inclusive, innovative global nuclear workforce. Selected students pursue accredited master’s programmes worldwide. Diversity in geography, field, and language all factor into selection.

What Fellows Receive

Selected students receive up to €20,000 toward tuition costs specifically. A separate €20,000 supports living expenses throughout the programme. Other scholarship holders see IAEA funding adjusted to avoid overlap. Fellows may also access an IAEA-facilitated internship afterward.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be female students from IAEA Member States. Candidates need acceptance into, or enrollment in, an accredited master’s programme. Academic credentials above 75%, or a GPA above 3.0, are preferred. Only one mandatory reference is required, though two are preferred.

Required Materials

Applicants submit a passport copy and university acceptance letter. A tuition statement and details of other scholarships are required. All documents must be in English, with certified translations where needed.

How to Apply

Complete the online application through IAEA’s official MSCFP portal before October 31.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers substantial funding and a genuine pathway into nuclear science careers. Its combination of tuition and living support removes major financial barriers. Applicants should confirm reference submission early, since forms go directly to the IAEA.

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