Maria Skłodowska-Curie (born Maria Skłodowska; known in France and most other countries as Marie Curie; November 7, 1867 - July 4 1934) was a Polish-French physicist and chemist. She was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity, the first twice-honored Nobel laureate (and still today the only laureate in two different sciences), and the first female professor at the Sorbonne. Wikipedia
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Winner of an unprecedented two Nobel Prizes, one shared with her husband and colleagues, Marie Curie became famous for her work with radium, polonium, and radioactivity. www.biographyshelf.com/marie_curie_biography.html
Marie Curie Fellowships provide European placements for pre and post-doctoral researchers, usually up to the age of 35, and for experienced researchers. www.cordis.lu/improving/fellowships/home.htm