OpenFieldHigh Flux Reactor (HFR) Materials Irradiation Engineering Practicum
Six-month master's research internship studying neutron embrittlement and microstructural defect clusters in fusion reactor divertor materials.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in master's in nuclear engineering, materials science, or applied physics
- English language proficiency
- English fluency (security clearance screening required for facility access)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume, university transcripts, and cover letter detailing materials physics background
- Recommendation letters
- Academic supervisor letter of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €850 monthly student compensation plus housing subsidy in the Alkmaar/Petten region
- Application fee
- Free application for enrolled STEM master's students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; paid research internship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG Petten) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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