Each year, the International Institute for Applied System Analysis (IIASA) offers a summer program for PhD students to undertake a scientific project on a topic related to the IIASA research agenda. Applications are open now!

IIASA offers a summer program for PhD students to undertake a scientific project on a topic related to the IIASA research agenda.

Annually, from 1 June to 31 August, IIASA hosts up to 50 doctoral students from around the world in its Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP).

Applications to the 2024 program will open on 09 October 2023 and run until 12 January 2024. Two letters of reference are required (to be received by latest 24 hrs past application deadline).

Who should apply?

The program is designed for Ph.D. students (ideally about 2 years prior to receiving their Ph.D.) working on a topic compatible with ongoing 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.