Advancing your expertise in nuclear science can open incredible global career paths, but high tuition fees and international living costs often create major financial hurdles. The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) 2027 provides ambitious female scholars a powerful route to pursue Master’s degrees in nuclear-related fields without carrying financial stress. Initiative by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) helps bridge the gender gap in nuclear technology, enabling passionate women to step into high-impact roles across international research centers, public health organizations, and clean energy sectors.

Financial Coverage and Award Benefits

Winning this prestigious fellowship provides total financial support of up to €40,000 for the duration of your Master’s degree. The program covers up to €20,000 directly toward your university tuition fees and grants an additional living stipend of up to €20,000 to manage your daily housing, books, and study expenses comfortably.

What Can You Study?

The fellowship focuses on nuclear-related disciplines that contribute to the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. Relevant areas include:

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

The programme also considers other related nuclear fields, so applicants should check the official list when preparing their application.

Who Can Apply for IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship 2027?

The programme is open to female candidates from IAEA Member States who are accepted by or enrolled in an accredited university Master’s programme in a nuclear-related field. You must meet the academic and programme requirements. Ideally, candidates should have above-average academic credentials, with preference given to applicants achieving at least 75% or a GPA above 3.0/4.0. The IAEA selection process also considers educational background, previous achievements, motivation, career goals and commitment to public service.

How to Apply for IAEA MSCFP 2027? 

You submit your application through the official IAEA online portal without paying any processing fees. First, set up your portal profile and gather your required documents, including a clear copy of your passport or national ID, your official university admission or enrollment letter, and a formal tuition fee statement. You must also declare any other external scholarships you hold, as failure to disclose outside funding can affect your grant status. Finally, arrange for your academic referees to submit at least one mandatory (and ideally a second) reference form directly to the IAEA before the October 31, 2026 cutoff date.

Scholarship Details

Detail	Information
Programme	IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme
Cohort	2027
Study Level	Master’s
Target Group	Young women
Eligible Countries	IAEA Member States
Fields	Nuclear-related disciplines
Tuition Support	Up to €20,000
Living Support	Up to €20,000
Potential Total	Up to €40,000
Application Deadline	31 October 2026
Application	Online
References	1 mandatory; 2 preferred

The deadline is 31 October 2026, and several documents must be coordinated before submission. In particular, your university admission letter, tuition information and referee submissions should not be left until the final days. There is also an important responsibility attached to the award. Selected Scholars are expected to complete their Master’s programme. According to the IAEA, failure to graduate or meet the scholarship requirements can lead to termination of the award and a request to repay tuition and living-cost support received.

If you are a woman pursuing a nuclear-related Master’s degree and want to build a career connected with the peaceful and safe applications of nuclear science, review the eligibility requirements and prepare your documents now. Read the latest requirements and submit your application through the official IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship information page.

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