Research Opportunities: Young Scientists Summer Program 2018 in Austria

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an international scientific institute that conducts research into the critical issues of global environmental, economic, technological, and social change.

Since 1977, IIASA’s annual 3-month Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) offers research opportunities to talented young researchers whose interests align with IIASA’s ongoing research on global environmental, economic, and social change. Funding is provided through IIASA’s National Member Organizations.

Location:

Austria

Benefits

• Advance research under the supervision of experienced IIASA scientists.
• Broaden research interests by working in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.
• Build contacts within IIASA’s global network for future collaboration.
• Produce a paper as a foundation for a publishable journal article.

Eligibilities

• PhD students, ideally about 2 years prior to completing their PhD.
• Working on a field compatible with IIASA’s research.
• Interested in exploring policy implications of their work.
• Applicants from all countries are welcome, with priority given to citizens or residents of NMO countries.
• Participation is limited to one summer.

Eligible Regions: Open to all.

Note: The mention of the Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge appears unrelated to the IIASA YSSP and should be removed for clarity.