# Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP)

**Funder:** International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
**Deadline:** 10 January 2027
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, hosted by IIASA
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applications/international-calls/international-institute-for-applied-systems-analysis-iiasa-young-scientists-summer-program-yssp-2027/
**Last updated:** 25 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Summer research program for doctoral/PhD students hosted at IIASA; Finnish applicants apply via Research Council of Finland funding for participation.

## Summary

The Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) is a summer research placement at IIASA for doctoral students, giving them access to IIASA's interdisciplinary systems analysis research environment. It is aimed at PhD students pursuing research relevant to IIASA's programs, with Finnish applicants required to apply through Research Council of Finland funding. IIASA runs the call annually.

## Who should apply

- Doctoral/PhD students at any stage of their program
- Researchers with a project aligned to IIASA's systems analysis themes
- Individual applicants - no consortium or team required
- Finnish doctoral students applying via Research Council of Finland funding

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 10 January 2027
- Annual call cycle

## Tips for applicants

- Frame your doctoral research proposal around IIASA's systems analysis focus areas to improve fit with host programs.
- Finnish applicants should coordinate separately with the Research Council of Finland, since participation funding runs through that national channel rather than IIASA directly.
- Since this is an individual application with no consortium, focus the proposal on your own research question and its alignment with a specific IIASA research group.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program?

Doctoral/PhD students are eligible to apply for this summer research placement hosted at IIASA.

### Is the YSSP a team or individual application?

It is an individual application; no consortium or partner institutions are required.

### How do Finnish applicants apply to the YSSP?

Finnish doctoral students apply for YSSP participation through Research Council of Finland funding rather than directly to IIASA.

### Does IIASA run the Young Scientists Summer Program every year?

Yes, the call runs annually.

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