Scholarship Overview

  • Country: Austria
  • Scholarship Type: Merit-based
  • Institutions: Accredited universities
  • Funded by: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
  • Tuition Type: Full tuition
  • Degree Program: Masters
  • Scholarship Amount: Up to $40,000
  • Separate Application Required?: Yes
  • Deadline: 30 September, 2024.

Scholarship Benefits

Students can receive up to €20,000 for tuition fees and up to €20,000 for living expenses for the master’s program.

Eligibility

Eligibility for the IAEA MSCFP:

The IAEA MSCFP is accessible to students from IAEA Member States who meet these requirements:

  • You must be female
  • You must be accepted by or studying in an accredited university’s master’s program in a nuclear-related field
  • Priority will be given to candidates with strong academic credentials (75% or above, or a GPA above 3.0 out of 4.0)

How to apply

Required Application Documents:

  • In addition to the completed online application form, you’ll need to submit the following:
  • A copy of your passport or national ID
  • An official acceptance/admission letter from your choice of university that offers a nuclear-related field of study and program duration for your masters.
  • A statement of tuition fees or confirmation of tuition costs
  • Where necessary, documents about any other scholarships you may have for the master’s program you’re seeking MSCFP support for

Once completed, the reference templates should be sent to MSCFP by your referees before the deadline. You can download the form here). You must have one reference. If you have a second reference, this even more preferable.

Note: All application documents must be submitted in English using the MSCFP online application form. If the original documents are in another language, please also include an official English translation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Fields of Study

The program is intended for young women studying courses in nuclear-related fields relevant to the IAEA’s mission to promote the secure, safe, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. These fields include:

  • Nuclear physics and chemistry
  • Nuclear engineering
  • Isotopic techniques
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Nuclear safety
  • Radiation biology
  • Non-proliferation
  • Nuclear security
  • Nuclear law

See more examples of courses in the same field here.

Additional Information

The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) aims to encourage and support young women to enter the nuclear field. The MSCFP offers scholarships to students pursuing a master’s degree in nuclear-related subjects and provides internship opportunities through the IAEA.

Official Website

https://www.iaea.org/services/key-programmes/iaea-marie-sklodowska-curie-fellowship-programme/information-for-applicants