Hemangi Shrivastava, an Indian student pursuing her Master’s degree in Electronics and Nanoelectronics at the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI), has been awarded Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP[1]) for women in nuclear science. 

MPEI is one of the significant institutions within Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation’s core and partner university network.

“I am very glad to receive it, there are not many women in this field. So it was not challenging to secure the spot, it is challenging being the only female engineer at work though sometimes,” says Shrivastava while talking to Gujarat Samachar Digital.

Shrivastava credits her decision to apply for the MSCFP to her participation in the 2023 World Youth Festival in Sirius, Russia, organised by Rosatom. She recalls being deeply inspired by a female professor from Turkey, whose presentation highlighted the omnipresence of nuclear energy—even in light itself. Grateful for the opportunity, she expresses her appreciation to Rosatom, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the MSCFP for shaping her academic journey.

In a conversation, she advised aspiring Indian students looking to study abroad to prioritise their chosen field of study over the destination itself. She emphasised the importance of genuine interest and self-reflection, urging students to ensure their chosen course aligns with their passions and aspirations. 

“Focus on what truly excites you rather than simply seeking an opportunity to leave India,” she said. “Make this journey about discovering yourself and your purpose. Approach it with a positive mindset and an open heart.”

What is Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme?

The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) aims to help increase the number of women in the nuclear field, supporting an inclusive workforce of both men and women who contribute to and drive global scientific and technological innovation.

Named after pioneer physicist and twice Nobel Prize laureate Marie Skłodowska-Curie, the programme aims to inspire and encourage young women to pursue a career in the nuclear field, by providing highly motivated female students with scholarships for Master’s programmes and an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the IAEA.

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