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Description
~ The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis is a scientific research institute located in Laxenburg, near Vienna, Austria. ~
Founded in 1972, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) conducts policy-oriented research into problems of a global nature that are too large or too complex to be solved by a single country or academic discipline.
IIASA is sponsored by its National Member Organizations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas. Its research is independent and completely unconstrained by political or national self-interest.
Position Overview
Every summer, from 1 June to 31 August, IIASA hosts up to 50 doctoral students from around the world in its Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP). Each YSSP participant works on a topic related to his or her PhD thesis and IIASA's research agenda, the goal being to write a publishable paper. All YSSP participants are personally mentored by IIASA senior scientists.
Who can apply?
- You are an advanced graduate student;
- Your field of study complements research at IIASA;
- You are interested in pursuing interdisciplinary research;
- Your research and career would benefit from working alongside young scientists and senior scientists from around the world; and
- You would like to explore the policy implications of your work.
Note: Successful applicants from countries with an IIASA National Member Organization (NMO) are eligible for funding, and some fellowships are also available for students from non-NMO countries.
To Apply
- Please click below: "Apply Here!" to locate our on-line application form, along with more information.
- Deadline for application is January 12, 2015.
- Please click here with any general questions.