Description The International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) offers an extraordinary opportunity for PhD candidates to spend a summer in a beautiful setting outside Vienna, Austria conducting cutting-edge, global policy-relevant research in its Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP). 50 international doctoral students are selected each year to be mentored by IIASA scientists, providing both individual and multi-disciplinary research experience. The National Academies has a limited number of fellowships to support travel and li...
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Expected Number of Awards 50
Eligible Applicants - Grad student Additional Eligibility Information The National Academies has a limited number of fellowships to support travel and living expenses for successful YSSP applicants who are U.S. citizens or are enrolled in U.S. graduate programs.
Funding Type other Categories of Funding Activity - Conflict and Security Issues - Education - Energy and Energy Conservation - Policy for Science and Technology
Grantor Contact Information Contact: Ourania Kosti, Responsible Staff Officer Grantor Email okosti@nas.edu Other Grantor Information The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.