IAEA Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) 2024

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.

• 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
• Interview date, Process and Venue for IAEA Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)
• 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)

Application Deadline	30 Sep 2024
Value	€40,000
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Gender	Men and Women

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

• 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 programme.
• 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.

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 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 programme 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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for IAEA Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)

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.

Documents Required for Application

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.

NOTE: 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

Application Deadline

September 30, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on iaea.taleo.net to apply

For more details, visit IAEA website