IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)

Applications are invited for the IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP), a prestigious initiative to empower young women in the nuclear field. This funded scholarship supports female students pursuing Master’s degrees in nuclear-related disciplines, such as nuclear engineering, nuclear physics, nuclear medicine, and more, at accredited universities across the world.

It also offers internship opportunities facilitated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Open to women from IAEA Member States, the program provides up to €20,000 for tuition and up to €20,000 for living costs, with awards granted annually based on academic merit, diversity, and career goals. There is no application fee, and applications are submitted online via the IAEA’s MSCFP portal. Check more MS and PhD positions

Key Details

• Program Name: IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)
• Who Can Apply: Female students from IAEA Member States enrolled in or accepted to a Master’s program in a nuclear-related field
• Fields of Study: Nuclear engineering, nuclear physics, nuclear medicine, isotopic techniques, radiation biology, nuclear safety, nuclear security, non-proliferation, nuclear law
• Funding: Funded – up to €20,000 for tuition and up to €20,000 for living costs
• Additional Benefits: Internship opportunities facilitated by the IAEA
• Application Fee: None
• Application Open: 1 September 2025
• Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

Benefits of the MSCFP

• Scholarship Funding: Up to €20,000 for tuition costs and up to €20,000 for living expenses during a Master’s program in a nuclear-related field.
• Internship Opportunity: Access to internships facilitated by the IAEA, providing hands-on experience in the nuclear sector.
• Annual Awards: Scholarships are awarded yearly, with consideration for geographic, linguistic, and field-of-study diversity.

Note: If you have other scholarships, you must declare them. The IAEA may adjust its financial support (e.g., covering only tuition costs up to €20,000) to avoid overlap.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the MSCFP, you must meet the following requirements:

• Gender: Female candidates only.
• Enrollment: Accepted into or currently enrolled in a Master’s program at an accredited university in a nuclear-related field.
• Academic Performance: Preference for applicants with above-average academic credentials (75% or higher, or GPA > 3.0 out of 4.0).
• Citizenship: Must be from an IAEA Member State (check the list of IAEA Member States).

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Eligible Fields of Study

Fields of study include, but are not limited to the following technical areas:

• Nuclear Energy
  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Nuclear Physics
• Nuclear Science and Applications
  • Isotopic Techniques, applied to Human Health, Food and Agriculture, Biotechnology
    and Biophotonics, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering and Bioengineering
  • Medical Radiation Physics
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Radiation Oncology/ Radiotherapy
  • Radiation Biology
  • Synchrotron Radiation and Applications
• Nuclear Safety and Security
  • Health Physics
  • Nuclear Safety
  • Nuclear Security
• Non-Proliferation
  • Arms Control & Disarmament
  • Export Control
  • Non-Proliferation

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How to Apply

Submit the following documents via the MSCFP online application form:

1. Copy of Passport/National ID
2. Official Acceptance/Admission Letter: From an accredited university, specifying the nuclear-related field of study and program duration.
3. Statement of Tuition Fees: Confirmation of tuition costs.
4. Other Scholarship Details: If applicable, provide documents about additional scholarships for the Master’s program.
5. Reference Letters: One mandatory reference and one optional reference, sent directly by referees to MSCFP using the reference template.

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Important: All documents must be in English. If submitted in another language, include an official English translation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I apply if my Master’s program is only one year long?

Yes, one-year Master’s programs are eligible.

2. Can I apply if I already have a Master’s degree in a non-nuclear field but am now enrolled in a nuclear-related Master’s program?

Yes, provided you are enrolled in a nuclear-related Master’s program. Include this information in the application form.

3. Are international students eligible?

Yes, as long as you are from an IAEA Member State and meet other criteria.

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4. What if my university isn’t listed in the application form’s dropdown menu?

Type the name of your university in the provided field.

5. Can I apply if I’m employed?

Yes, include your work experience in the application form.

6. What if I took a break during my Master’s program?

You are still eligible, but you must provide university proof of the break year as an attachment.

7. What is an “accredited” university?

An accredited university is recognized by the World Higher Education Database or verified by the IAEA with the relevant Member State.

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8. Can I apply if I have another scholarship?

Yes, but you must declare it, and IAEA funding may be adjusted to cover only tuition costs.

9. Do I qualify if I am an international student at the university where I have been admitted to for a Master’s degree Programme?

Yes