IAEA 2021 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) for Female Masters Students

The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) seeks to inspire and support young women to pursue a career in nuclear science and technology, nuclear safety and security, or non-proliferation. To that end, the MSCFP will provide scholarships to selected candidates studying towards a Master’s degree in these fields. Scholarships will cover up to two years of tuition and living expenses. Scholarships will be awarded to 100 students each year, subject to the availability of funds.

The application process is now open for the MSCFP 2020 cycle, for scholarships in academic years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. The next call for applications is expected in the first quarter of 2021 and will be announced on this page.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Fields of study

• The programme will support 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 and non-proliferation. More examples of related fields are listed here.

• Table of Content
• About International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
• IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)
• Aim and Benefits of IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)
• Requirements for IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

The IAEA was created in 1957 in response to the deep fears and expectations generated by the discoveries and diverse uses of nuclear technology. The Agency’s genesis was U.S. President Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace” address to the General Assembly of the United Nations on 8 December 1953. The U.S. Ratification of the Statute by President Eisenhower, 29 July 1957, marks the official birth of the International Atomic Energy Agency. In the press conference following the signing ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., President Eisenhower evok... continue reading

IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)

Aim and Benefits of IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)

Applicants awarded the MSCFP scholarship will be given up to 10,000 euros per year for covering tuition fee and up to 10,000 euros for supporting their living costs based on the costs of living at the university’s location, for a maximum of a two-year period of study. 

Requirements for IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) Qualification

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.

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

Documents Required for Application

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

• Official admission letter into the University Master’s programme indicating the nuclear related field of study or other proof of attendance;
• Confirmation of tuition cost;
• Copy of a valid passport/ID;
• Completed Reference Forms sent by email by two referees (download the form here).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

NOTE: All application documents must be submitted in English using the MSCFP online application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For more details, visit IAEA  website.