2026 IAEA Marie-Curie Scholarship Program For Masters Studies
Job Description
2026 IAEA Marie-Curie Scholarship Program For Masters Studies
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 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.
Summary of the 2026 IAEA Marie-Curie Scholarship Program
- Type: Masters Scholarships
- Sponsor: International Atomic Energy Agency
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: The students are awarded up to €20,000 for tuition costs and up to €20,000 for living costs for living costs for the Master’s program
- Deadline: October 30, 2025
Eligibility
- Be a female candidate
- Be 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).
Application Documents for the 2026 IAEA Marie-Curie Scholarship Program
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Copy of the Passport/National ID
- Official acceptance/admission letter from the 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
- 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 original language please also include official translation in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Procedures for the 2026 IAEA Marie-Curie Scholarship Program
- Click on Apply Here and proceed to fill out the application form.
- Attach the required documents and submit your application before the deadline.
- 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.
- All applicants will be notified of the decision by e-mail.
- 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.
Deadline: 30th October, 2025