International Atomic Energy Agency is very cheerful to introduce a wonderful program called IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship. This program is named in honor of Marie Sklodowska-Curie, pioneer physicist and twice Nobel Prize laureate. The motive of the organization behind starting this fellowship is to encourage and support young women to consider pursuing careers in the field of nuclear. Through this fellowship, IAEA will offer highly motivated female students with scholarships for master’s programs and an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the same organization. Overall, this is a once in a lifetime kind opportunity that will help you support your higher education as well as take your career further. If you want to be considered for this program, then you should be a female student who has been accepted by or enrolled in an accredited university in a master’s program.
Priority will be available for those applicants with above-average academic credentials. A need for more female workers in the field of nuclear has been noticed. It is high time to assist talented women so that they can access proper education and work in the same field. The influence and dominance of male have always been seen in the tech-related field and when it comes a field like nuclear, females and their talent is always underrated. Nowadays, there are many bright females who are serving as leaders in tech-related areas and giving good competition to their counterparts. To develop more female leaders who can make an impact on the nuclear field, this fellowship program has been launched. So if you are one of them who dreams to leave their food mark on the history of the nuclear field, then start with this fellowship program that can be a great boost for your academic and career life for sure!
International Atomic Energy Agency in other words IAEA is the world’s “Atoms for Peace and Development” organization within the United Nations family. It is serving as the international center for cooperation in the nuclear field. It works within its member states and with partners to encourage safe, peaceful, and secure use of nuclear technology.
Brief Description
Following is the brief description of the following scholarship:
| Organization | International Atomic Energy Agency |
| Education Level | Master program |
| Subjects | Nuclear related fields |
| Amount | €20,000 for tuition costs and up to €20,000 for living costs for the duration of their Master’s program. A chance to do an internship |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | N/A |
| City | Any |
| Nationality | Domestic and international |
| Country | USA |
| Contest Deadline | September 30, 2021 |
| Application Fees | Not required |
| Requirements | Copy of the passport/national id, official admission letter, statement of tuition fees/confirmation of tuition costs, portrait photo, and completed reference forms |
Who is Eligible?
If you meet the following criteria, then you are eligible to send your candidature:
- 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.
How to Apply?
For this program, applicants can apply just by filling an online application form that can be accessed by clicking here. Along with this online application form, candidates will need to provide some additional documents. Moreover, all application documents must be submitted in English using the MSCFP online application form. If documents are submitted in the original language please also include the official translation in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Supporting Documents
- Copy of the Passport/National ID
- Official 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
- Portrait photo (resolution higher than 1000 x 1000 pixels)
- Completed reference forms sent directly to MSCFP@iaea.org by TWO referees (download the form here).
Benefits
All the successful aspirants will be awarded up to €20,000 for tuition costs and up to €20,000 for living costs for the duration of their master’s program. Together with this reward, they will also get a chance to do an internship facilitated by the same organization.
Application Deadline
Applications will close on September 30, 2021. Hurry up as the deadline is around the corner and you cannot afford to miss this opportunity.
