Belgian-Dutch nuclear summer school - your gateway to a career in nuclear -

Overzicht

Introduction

The nuclear landscape in Belgium and the Netherlands is evolving, creating a growing demand for competent professionals who can safely manage nuclear applications and drive research in optimization and innovation. To address this need, both countries are collaborating to establish joint initiatives that ensure a well-equipped workforce for the future.

As part of this effort, this BeNe Summer School connects future professionals with experts in the field, providing essential knowledge on nuclear sciences, industry applications, advanced study opportunities, and career prospects.

It also fosters direct engagement with experienced professionals, offering insights into nuclear operations.

Objectives

The overall purpose of this summer school is to introduce participants to the nuclear industry, to inform Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates in sciences and engineering on general nuclear topics or to further specialize in nuclear sciences through advanced study programs, such as master-after-master specializations or doctoral research. There will be a focus on practical applications in addition to a theoretical framework and, above all, an opportunity to get acquainted with current employees and their daily tasks and experiences. 

The summer school will contain site-visits, and will show the participants interesting career opportunities in the nuclear industry. The program also creates the opportunity for the participants to meet nuclear experts from industry, research organizations and governmental institutes, as well as other students in the nuclear field and junior members of the Dutch and Belgian Nuclear Society.

This combination makes this one-week summer school an ideal preparation for a possible future job in the nuclear sector.

Participation

The program is limited to 40 participants, ensuring an interactive and immersive experience.

Registration is free of charge—all costs related to lectures, logistics, accommodation, and meals will be covered by the organizers and sponsors.

Before being able to register, candidates are required to submit 1 pdf file containing

1. a motivation letter explaining their interest in the program, followed by

2. a short CV detailing their educational background (incl nationality regarding access modalities)

by e-mail to academy [at] sckcen [dot] be (academy[at]sckcen[dot]be) before the deadline of June 3, 2026. 

An Evaluation and Selection Committee will decide who will finally be allowed to participate to the summer school and formally register via the dedicated SCK CEN website and complete their personal data in order to gain access to the nuclear facilities.

Time schedule

All selected participants will be requested to comply with the schedule and deadlines below:

• June 3, 2026 - Deadline for submission of the candidate's application

• June 17, 2026 - Inform the applicants about the decision of selection committee (the latest)

• June 24, 2026 - Deadline registration for selected participants