About the program: Every summer since 1977, the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) has hosted up to 50 doctoral students from around the world in its Young Scientist Summer Program (YSSP). YSSP fellows undertake a scientific project within the scope of their PhD on a topic related to the IIASA research agenda.

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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).

2024 YSSP: applications are no longer being accepted.

2025 YSSP: the application period will run from October 2024-January 2025.

YSSP Opportunities

03 October 2022

Young Scientists Summer Program

IIASA offers a summer program for PhD students to undertake a scientific project on a topic related to the IIASA research agenda.  Apply today! Applications to the 2024 program are now open until 12 January 2024 (midnight CEST). Two letters of reference are required (to be received by latest 24 hours past application deadline).