Deadline- 13 January 2014
International Institute for applied systems analysis (IIASA) has announced 3-month Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) for ongoing research on issues of global environmental, economic and social change.
The Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) provides a unique opportunity for participants to-
- advance their research under the direct supervision of an experienced IIASA scientist, and at the same time contribute to IIASA’s ongoing scientific agenda
- broaden their research interests by working in IIASA’s interdisciplinary and international research environment
- build contacts with IIASA’s worldwide network of collaborators and with other YSSP fellows
- have an opportunity to present their research at a designated summer workshop.The program offers a wide range of scientific events, including both social and natural sciences, often with important policy dimensions. An optional curriculum helps students put their research into perspective and adds a practical edge.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applicants from all countries are welcome. Although IIASA gives priority to citizens or residents of countries in which IIASA has a National Member Organization (NMO) a limited number of applicants from non-NMO countries are accepted each year and in very exceptional cases funding is provided
- Interested candidates 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 research agenda of a selected IIASA program
- Ability to work independently as well as to interact with other scientists
- Fluency in English and the ability to communicate in a scientific environment
- Willingness to actively participate in a broad range of interdisciplinary scientific activities at IIASA
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