The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is accepting applications for its 2026 Young Scientists Summer Program. Since its inception in 1977, IIASA has welcomed approximately 50 PhD candidates from across the globe each summer to participate in this three-month initiative.
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The program targets PhD students in advanced stages of their doctoral studies – typically those who are around two years away from completion – whose research aligns with IIASA’s ongoing projects and who are interested in examining the policy dimensions of their work.
Program participants receive direct supervision from seasoned IIASA researchers while working in a distinctive environment characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration and international diversity.
During the program, fellows develop a research paper that lays the groundwork for potential journal publication and establish connections within IIASA’s extensive global research network for future collaborative opportunities.
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The 2026 program will take place in person from June 1 through August 28, 2026, with participants given the chance to complete their research papers during September 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be PhD students in advanced stages, preferably 1-2 years before degree completion.
- The research area should align with IIASA’s work (guidance provided below).
- Interest in cross-disciplinary research approaches.
- Desire to address pressing global societal issues through research.
- Seeking to enhance research and professional development through collaboration with 50 early-career scientists and established researchers from diverse countries.
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Program Advantages
- Each year, up to three program participants receive recognition awards for exceptional research conducted during the summer. Award recipients receive funding to return to IIASA the subsequent year for an additional three-month research period.
Submission Deadline: Monday, January 12, 2026 (11:59 PM Austria time)
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