The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) runs the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP), which offers fully funded scholarships for women to pursue Master’s degrees in nuclear-related fields. It also provides internship opportunities through IAEA or partner institutions. If you’re a young woman aiming for a career in nuclear science, safety, or related disciplines, this fellowship could be the stepping stone you need.
 What is the MSCFP?
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Full name: IAEA Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme.
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Purpose: To increase the number of women in the nuclear field by offering financial support for Master’s studies and facilitating internships.
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Scope: Scholarships are for Master’s degree programmes in nuclear-related fields at accredited universities, plus an internship opportunity facilitated by IAEA.
Benefits & Funding
Recipients of MSCFP may receive up to €40,000 total support, split roughly as:
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Up to €20,000 for tuition costs.
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Up to €20,000 for living expenses (accommodation, subsistence, etc.).
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Internship opportunity for up to 12 months, facilitated by IAEA or partner organizations to gain practical experience.
Who Is Eligible
To qualify for the MSCFP, you generally must satisfy these requirements:
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Be a female candidate.
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Be from an IAEA Member State.
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Be accepted to or enrolled in a Master’s programme at an accredited university, in a field related to nuclear science, technology, safety, security, non-proliferation, radiation biology, nuclear law, or similar.
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Have above average academic credentials: e.g. GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0 or marks equivalent to ~75% or higher.
Eligible Fields of Study
Fields supported by the MSCFP include (but are not limited to):
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Nuclear Engineering
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Nuclear Physics & Chemistry
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Nuclear Medicine
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Isotopic Techniques
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Radiation Biology
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Nuclear Safety, Security, Non-proliferation, Nuclear Law
Timeline & Application Process
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The application period for the MSCFP generally opens on 1 September each year.
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Applicants must complete and submit the online application before the deadline which is typically in late September or October.
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Required documents include:
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Admission/acceptance letter or proof of enrolment in the Master’s programme.Statement of tuition fees or confirmation of tuition cost.
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Valid passport or national ID.
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Letters of recommendation (at least one mandatory, second preferred).
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All documents must be in or translated into English.
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Things to Note
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The scholarship is competitive; selection is based on academic merit, motivation, and relevance of study to IAEA priorities.
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If you already have another scholarship, you must declare it; IAEA may reduce its support accordingly.
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Some costs or expenses outside what the scholarship covers may need your own arrangements.
Why Apply?
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Covers both tuition & living expenses for Master’s studies.
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Promotes gender equality and women’s participation in nuclear science/engineering, which are high-demand fields with global impact.
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Includes an internship component through IAEA, offering practical exposure and networking.
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Strong credentials via this fellowship could enhance career prospects in both research and industry.
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