Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) for Young Researchers 2020, Austria

The program is designed for PhD students (ideally about 2 years prior to receiving their PhD) working on a topic compatible with ongoing research at IIASA and a wish to explore the policy implications of their work. Participants will be working under the direct supervision of an experienced IIASA scientist in a unique interdisciplinary and international research environment. They will produce a paper (serving as first step towards a publishable journal article) and will get the opportunity to build up contacts for future collaboration within the institute's worldwide network.

Applicants can choose to work with up to two programs. If there is additional is interest in one of our flagship projects this can be indicated in the box provided in the application form (under "please justify your choice of programs here"). We strongly encourage contacting the various program representatives and carefully read through all program descriptions before making your decision.

Applicants from all countries are welcome, although IIASA gives priority to citizens or residents of National Member Organizations (NMO) countries.

Participation in the YSSP is only possible for one summer (however, you may apply several times) and you will need to be present at the institute (i.e. no field work or working remotely) for the full duration of the program.

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Benefit:

• 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. 
• 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.
• 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. 

ATTENTION: Brazilian candidates residing in Brazil must apply on the CAPES website in order to qualify for CAPES funding.

NMO Countries:

• Austria
  The Austrian Academy of Sciences
  Council Member
  Professor Dr. Christian Koeberl
• Brazil
  The Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES)
  Council Member
  Professor Mauro Luiz Rabelo
• China
  The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
  Council Member
  Professor Xincheng Xie
• Egypt
  Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)
  Council Member
  Professor Mahmoud Sakr
• Finland
  The Finnish Committee for IIASA
  Council Member
  Dr. Lea Kauppi
• Germany
  Association for the Advancement of IIASA
  Council Member
  Professor Dr. Helga Weisz
• India (Observer)
• The Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)
  Council Member
  Mr. Sanjay Singh
  Council Member
  Mr. Soumitra Biswas
• Indonesia
  Indonesian National Committee for IIASA
  Council Member
  Professor Dr. Kuntoro Mangkusubroto
• Iran
  Iran National Science Foundation (INSF)
  Council Member
  Professor Dr. Eaman Eftekhary
• Israel
  The Israel Committee for IIASA
  Council Member
  Professor Moti Herskowitz
• Japan
  The Japan Committee for IIASA
  Council Member
  Professor Dr. Kazuhiko Takemoto
• Korea, Republic of
  National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
  Council Member
  Dr. Kil-Choo Moon
• Malaysia
  Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM)
  Council Member
  Professor Datuk Dr. Asma Ismail
• Mexico
  Mexican National Committee for IIASA
  Council Member
  Dra. Maria Elena Alvarez-Buylla Roces
• Norway
  The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
  Council Member
  Dr. Kirsten Broch Mathisen
• Russia
  The Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS)
  Council Member
  Academician Professor Vladislav Panchenko
• South Africa
  The National Research Foundation (NRF)
  Council Member
  Dorsamy (Gansen) Pillay
• Sweden
  The Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning (FORMAS)
  Council Member
  Dr. Ingrid Petersson
• Ukraine
  The Ukrainian Academy of Sciences
  Council Member
  Academician Professor Dr. Anatoly Zagorodny
• United Kingdom
  Research Councils of the UK
  Council Member
  Professor Duncan Wingham
• USA
  The National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
  Council Member
  Professor Dr. Michael Clegg
• Vietnam

 Requirement:

• You should have research experience corresponding to a level typical of a researcher about 2 years prior to receiving a PhD or equivalent degree.
• A summer research proposal that clearly fits the interdisciplinary research agenda of a selected IIASA program; before starting your application we recommend to get in touch with representatives of the program(s) of your choice.
• Ability to work independently as well as to interact with other scientists;
• Fluency in English and the ability to communicate in a scientific environment; and
• Applicants from all countries are welcome. However, IIASA gives priority to citizens or residents of countries in which IIASA has a National Member Organization (NMO) (INCLUDE INDONESIA)

How To Apply:
The application process is simple and convenient. It is not necessary to complete the entire application at once; you can always add information and make changes, then leave the site and come back later.
Before sending your application you are strongly advised to get in touch with the relevant program representatives to find out about mutual interest in your intended research.
The following steps will guide you through the process:

• Step 1: Create a new application
  This option allows you to start a new application. Until the application deadline you can create a new application, edit an existing application, and submit the completed application to the program.
• Step 2: Fill in your application
  The application requires filling in a number of boxes that ask you to provide data about your research interests, CV, motivation for applying to the program, and names of two references.
• Step 3: Submit your application
  When you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email and further instructions. Once the application is submitted, it cannot be changed.

Reference letters
Applications cannot be considered unless your reference letters have been received. We will send requests for recommendation to the referees as proposed in your application, but it is definitely worthwhile to follow up with your referees in person.
Results
Selection results will be announced by 12 March 2020.
Application preview
See a PDF preview of the online application questions.

Deadline:
11 January 2020

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