The IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) for Doctoral Students Worldwide 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) for Doctoral Students Worldwide
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: October 28, 2025
- Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
- Category: PhD
The YSSP is designed for advanced PhD students – ideally about two years prior to completing their PhD – working on a topic that is compatible with ongoing research at IIASA and who wish to explore the policy implications of their work. Participants work under the direct mentorship of experienced IIASA scientists in a unique interdisciplinary and international research environment. As part of their participation, YSSP fellows produce a paper serving as the first step towards a publishable journal article, and have the opportunity to build up contacts for future collaboration within the institute’s worldwide network.
Benefits of IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) for Doctoral Students Worldwide
- Annually, up to three participants of the Young Scientists Summer Program are given an award for outstanding work produced during the program. The award provides financial support for the winners to return to IIASA in the following year for an additional three months of research.
IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) for Doctoral Students Worldwide Requirements
- You are an advanced graduate student, ideally 1-2 years from PhD degree.
- Your field of study complements research at IIASA (see below for some guidance)
- You are interested in interdisciplinary research.
- You would like to apply your research to global challenges facing society.
- Your research and career would benefit from working alongside 50 young scientists, as well as senior researchers, from around the world.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
12 January, 2026
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