This Chair, granted on the initiative of the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, is awarded to an eminent researcher in the domaine of nuclear sciences and their applications.
Main features
- The research career to be awarded should include substantial and original contribution to the field of nuclear energy and/or nuclear radiation. Both technically oriented research and socio-economic research can be considered.
- The selection criteria are:
- Scientific quality of the research during the career in fundamental or applied aspects of nuclear sciences.
- A proven track record of education in this field.
- Potential for setting up scientific collaboration with SCK CEN.
- Amount: 12.500 € (for personnal use).
Eligible topics
- Innovative nuclear systems
- Sustainable nuclear waste management and decommissioning
- Nuclear medicine
- Safety of nuclear installations and nuclear material sciences
- Radiation protection
- Any other area in nuclear sciences and applications, including social sciences
Eligible applicants
- Candidates must be of postdoctoral level at least.
- Candidates must be affiliated to a recognized research institute or university from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
- Previous laureates of the SCK CEN Chair are not eligible.
- Laureates of the previous SCK CEN Award, organised until 2015, are eligible.
Laureate duties
- Following a positive research security appraisal by SCK CEN, the recipient of the Chair is expected to give an inauguration lecture and a series of lectures during a scientific stay at the SCK CEN Research Centre in Belgium.
- The series of lectures will be organised in interaction with the SCK CEN Academy.
- All related costs will be reimbursed.
Call timeline
- Opening of the call: June 4th, 2025
- Deadline of the call: September 15th, 2025
- Jury meeting: Fall 2025
How to apply ?
Candidates must be nominated by a senior scientist who is not affiliated to SCK CEN.
Applications, written in English, must be sent electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on September 15th, 2025 at the latest.
The requested documents are:
- The nomination form.
- A curriculum vitae of the candidate.
- A complete list of publications of the candidate
- A letter of recommendation by the senior scientist who nominates the candidate.
The complete regulations are available here.
The list of the previous laureates is available here.
Questions about the Chair should be addressed via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
