The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is happy announce that application for the Young Scientists Summer Program 2024 is now open to high performing international students.
The Young Scientists Summer Program 2024 is open for PhD students who wish to undertake a scientific project on a topic related to the IIASA research agenda. The Young Scientists Summer Program is funded by most members of National Member Organizations (NMOs), they provide funds for successful candidates to enable young scientists (either their own nationals or foreign students studying in their country) to participate in the YSSP and help their dreams become reality.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): IIASA, Austria
Name of Institution(s): IIASA
Scholarship Worth: Funded
Number of Scholarships: Several
Study Level:Doctoral Students
Nationality: International Students
Eligibility Criteria
To become eligible for the IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program 2024, applicants are expected to meet the following requirement:
- The program is designed for Ph.D. students (ideally about 2 years prior to receiving their Ph.D.) working on a topic compatible with on-going research at IIASA and a wish to explore the policy implications of their work.
- Participants will be working under the direct mentorship of an experienced IIASA scientist in a unique interdisciplinary and international research environment.
- They will produce a paper (serving as the first step towards a publishable journal article) and will get the opportunity to build up contacts for future collaboration within the institute’s worldwide network.
- Applicants can choose to work with up to two programs. We strongly encourage to carefully read through all program descriptions before making your decision.
- Applicants from all countries are welcome, although IIASA gives priority to citizens or residents of National Member Organizations (NMO) countries.
Application Procedures
Interested Ph.D. student for the IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program 2024, are expected to check if their topic is compatible with on-going IIASA research. Ideally, your work should explore policy implications. The final application needs to be submitted via the online application system. Applicants are strongly advised to establish contact with the respective IIASA program representatives as soon as possible and draft your pre-proposal (use this PDF form to orientate yourself as to the criteria to be fulfilled) and contact the respective CDAT representatives of the program of your choice before the application deadline.
Application Deadline: January 12, 2023