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A three-month research program for PhD students | Vienna, Austria
Advance your doctoral research and explore its relevance to global sustainability challenges. Join an international cohort of around 50 PhD researchers for three months of mentored research, interdisciplinary exchange, and professional development at IIASA.
About IIASA
The
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
(IIASA) is an independent, international research institute in
Laxenburg
, near Vienna, Austria. We advance and apply systems analysis to understand complex challenges, explore possible futures, and inform decisions across society, the economy, and the environment. Founded in 1972 to enable scientific cooperation across political divides, IIASA brings together researchers from around the world and serves as a platform for science diplomacy, building trust and cooperation to address shared challenges.
Your summer at IIASA
Since 1977, the
YSSP
has brought doctoral researchers from around the world together for a summer of discovery, collaboration, and new connections at IIASA.
Over three months, you will work with your IIASA mentor on a research project that opens up new ideas and perspectives. Together, you will shape a focused project that can be accomplished during the summer. It may contribute directly to your PhD—for example, laying the groundwork for a thesis chapter or research paper—or offer an opportunity to explore a new research direction.
Your summer will extend well beyond your own project. Seminars, workshops, and talks will offer opportunities to develop your skills, explore other disciplines, and exchange ideas with fellow researchers. A dedicated social program will help you build friendships and professional connections across your cohort and the institute—relationships that can last long after the summer ends.
What will you gain?
Academic mentorship: Develop your project with guidance and feedback from IIASA researchers.
Interdisciplinary perspectives: Exchange ideas with scientists working across disciplines on global challenges.
Research and professional development: Build your knowledge and skills through the YSSP training program.
International connections: Become part of a cohort of around 50 doctoral researchers and connect with the wider IIASA community.
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