ICTP & University of Trieste Med Physics Scholarships 2026, Italy (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Med Physics Scholarships 2026 offered by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in collaboration with the University of Trieste. This prestigious Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics and Radiation Metrology is a fully funded, two-year program designed for physics graduates from developing countries.

Co-sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the program prepares students for careers as clinical medical physicists and radiation metrologists through a combination of academic training and hands-on clinical experience.

The ICTP Medical Physics Scholarships 2026 provide strong financial support:

Fully Funded Scholarship

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly stipend for living expenses
• International travel costs

Partial Scholarships

• Travel + tuition + reduced stipend
• Or travel and registration fees only

Self-funded options are also available for selected candidates.

• Master’s Degree (Master of Advanced Studies)

Students will study specialized fields within medical physics, including:

• Medical Physics
• Radiation Metrology
• Radiotherapy Physics
• Diagnostic Imaging Physics
• Nuclear Medicine Physics
• Radiation Protection

Program Overview

The program is divided into two phases:

Year 1:

• Coursework at ICTP in Trieste
• Advanced theoretical and applied medical physics modules
• Curriculum developed with IAEA experts

Year 2:

• Clinical training in Italian hospitals
• Or training in a Secondary Standards Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL) for metrology track
• Research dissertation and final evaluation

The degree is awarded by the University of Trieste upon successful completion.

• Open to applicants from developing countries
• Applicants must belong to countries that are members of:
  • United Nations
  • UNESCO
  • IAEA

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a degree equivalent to an MSc in Physics or a closely related field
• Typically under 30 years of age
• Strong academic record
• Research experience (preferred but not mandatory)
• English language proficiency
• Ability to meet Italian degree equivalency requirements

Additional requirement:

• Candidates from countries with active IAEA Technical Cooperation projects must apply through official IAEA nomination channels

Selection is based on:

• Academic performance
• Research and professional experience
• Recommendation letters
• Gender and regional balance

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the official ICTP online application portal
2. Complete the application form
3. Upload required documents:
   • CV/Resume
   • Academic transcripts
   • Recommendation letter (optional but recommended)
4. Submit the application before 15 April 2026

Note:
Applicants should not contact the institute regarding results. Selected candidates will be notified directly.

Why Choose This Scholarship?

This program stands out globally because:

• Accredited by the International Organization for Medical Physics
• Endorsed by the European Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics
• Provides real clinical training in hospitals
• Addresses global shortages in medical physicists
• Offers internationally recognized qualifications

It is one of the few fully funded pathways into clinical medical physics for students from developing countries.