Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP)
Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) supports doctoral researchers in mentored projects at IIASA to address global challenges that are too complex for one country or discipline to solve.
Funder: Research Council of Finland
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Call opens) | January 10, 2027, 23:00 CET (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Travel and accommodation expenses in Austria for up to three doctoral students, June 1–August 27, 2027
Summary: Supports doctoral researchers undertaking mentored projects at IIASA on global challenges spanning countries and disciplines.
Key Information: RCF support is for doctoral students working at a Finnish site of research who are selected for YSSP.
Description
The Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) is a three-month research programme run by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Laxenburg, Austria. It brings together up to 50 doctoral students from around the world to undertake projects connected to IIASA’s research agenda. The institute addresses global problems too widespread or complex for a single country or scientific discipline to solve.
Participants work with IIASA mentors on focused projects achievable over the summer. Projects may contribute to a doctoral thesis or research paper, or explore a new research direction. Seminars, workshops and interdisciplinary exchange complement the research. The Research Council of Finland (RCF) supports participation by selected doctoral students working at Finnish research sites.
