Most of our NMOs provide grants to enable young scientists (either their own nationals or foreign students studying in their country) to participate in the YSSP. All successfully selected applicants will receive notification about funding shortly after the evaluation process.
ATTENTION: Brazilian candidates residing in Brazil must apply on the CAPES website in order to qualify for CAPES funding.
Applicants not eligible for an NMO scholarship must find alternative funds from their home institution or other sources to finance their participation. IIASA has limited funds for exceptional applicants from non-NMO countries. These are awarded as part of the selection procedure.
How much is the stipend and who is paying?
Most of the institute's National Member Organizations (NMOs) provide special grants to enable young scientists (either their own nationals or foreign students studying in their country) to participate in the YSSP. The stipend varies slightly among NMOs, but usually it is €1310 per month plus airfare. If you are not citizen of or resident in an NMO country you must find alternative funds (either from your home institution or other sources) to finance participation. IIASA will finance up to 3 candidates from developing countries which are not members of IIASA (Annual fund; Petr Aven Fellowship for exceptional scientists from Russia).
Participation costs
IIASA does not charge a tuition fee. In general, participants are expected to cover all expenses associated with their stay (3 months rent, meals, local transportation, expenses for any accompanying dependents, and health insurance) from their NMO grant or their other funding source.
Do I need to submit an extra application for the stipend?
Please wait until you hear from us about the selection outcome. IIASA will explore individual funding options for all successful candidates including special grants and be in direct touch with you.
Do I need to contact my NMO?
Yes, once you receive the official letter of invitation (upon successful selection) from IIASA, please get in touch with the relevant NMO secretary (contact details on that letter).
What can I expect in terms of cost of living?
Vienna is an expensive place to live. If you have a choice between bringing something from home or buying it in Vienna, bring it with you. In comparison with the US, only beer is cheaper in Austria. Based on our experience students usually require a total sum of around €5,000 - €5,500 on average to cover all the living and travel expenses related to their YSSP participation over the whole summer.
Visa requirements
Please note that as a non-EU (EU/EWR/Swiss) resident, you will need to apply for a D-visa. This D-visa will allow you to travel to Austria and to reside here during the YSSP period and will also allow you to travel to other Schengen countries. Accompanying family members will have to apply for C-tourist-visas and will only be able to stay in Austria for up to a maximum of 90 days. Participants from the EU and Switzerland will need to apply for an Aufenthaltsbescheinigung. IIASA will initiate contact with the relevant embassy in your country. Do not get active until you hear from IIASA about further steps.