Requirements

Who can apply (required)

• You must be enrolled in a PhD program, ideally one to two years away from finishing.

• Your proposed research must connect with IIASA's research areas.

• You must be able to form research questions and work on your own, with guidance from a mentor.

• You need enough English to do research, discuss your work and take part fully.

• You must be free to take part full-time and in person for the whole program (June, July and August 2027).

Also expected

• An interest in interdisciplinary research and the wider value of your work.

Funding rules

• Most grants come from IIASA Member Organizations. They may limit grants by nationality, residence or country of study.

• A smaller number of fellowships from private donations may go to applicants who cannot get Member Organization funding.

• You do not need funding before you apply. The form asks which funding options you have explored.