Meet Hemangi Shrivastava, Recipient Of Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship In Nuclear Science

Indian student Hemangi Shrivastava, who is pursuing her Master’s in Electronics and Nanoelectronics at the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI), has been awarded the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) for women in nuclear science. MPEI is a key institution in Rosatom’s university network.

Hemangi has chosen to specialise in illumination engineering and sources of light, a field she describes as the "perfect blend of science and art." Although her area of study is not directly linked to nuclear science, she acknowledges its connection to energy sources. She explained, "The cheaper and easier the access is to electricity in a country, the more illuminated its streets are."

Meet Hemangi Shrivastava, the Indian Student Making History in Nuclear Science

Hemangi’s motivation to apply for the MSCFP came after attending the World Youth Festival in Sirius, Russia, in 2023, organised by Rosatom. She recalled a powerful moment when "a very inspiring female Turkish professor explained how nuclear energy is in everything, a part of everything, even in light." 

This realisation encouraged her to explore nuclear science further. She expressed her gratitude by saying, "I am grateful to Rosatom, to the IAEA, and to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Program for this opportunity."

About the MSCFP Fellowship

The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme, launched in 2020 by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), aims to support and encourage more women to enter the nuclear sector. The program provides financial assistance to talented female students pursuing nuclear-related studies at the master’s level. Each year, over a hundred young women scientists worldwide are selected as fellows.

Since its inception, the program has received more than 2,200 applications and has awarded fellowships to 560 students from 121 countries. By offering this opportunity, the initiative helps bridge the gender gap in the nuclear industry and promotes diversity in scientific research.

With this fellowship, Hemangi will have the chance to deepen her research and contribute to the global energy sector. Her story serves as an inspiration for young women looking to explore careers in nuclear science and engineering.