A new edition of the Lise Meitner Programme!

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has organised a new edition of the Lise Meitner Programme, which on this occasion focuses on the nuclear fuel cycle, covering: uranium exploration and mining, uranium conversion and enrichment, fuel fabrication, spent fuel storage, reprocessing and recycling, transport of nuclear materials, and radioactive waste management.

It will take place from 4 to 17 October 2026 (including travel days) as follows:

• Week 1 (5–9 October 2026): visits to Orano’s nuclear fuel cycle facilities in France.
• Week 2 (12–16 October 2026): activities at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, running in parallel with the IAEA International Conference on the Fuel Supply Chain.

It is aimed at female professionals with a background in the nuclear sector and at least three years’ professional experience, or PhD students in their final year with relevant prior work experience.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 6 May 2026, at 23:59 (CEST), and applications must be submitted via the following link: Registration form