Iiasa’s annual 3-months young scientists summer program, 2015

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  advanced graduate students;
  
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  with research experience corresponding to a level typical of a researcher about 2 years prior to receiving a PhD or equivalent degree. Candidates already holding a PhD degree (by January 12, 2015) are asked to consider applying to IIASA’s Postdoctoral Program;
  
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  whose field is compatible with ongoing research at IIASA;
  
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  whose research and career would benefit from working alongside 50 or so young scientists as well as senior scientists from around the world;
  
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  who would like to explore the policy implications of their work;
  
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  have a strong ability to work independently as well as to interact with other scientists;
  
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  are fluent in English and have the ability to communicate in a scientific environment; and
  
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  are willing to actively participate in a broad range of interdisciplinary scientific activities at
  IIASA.
  

Applicants are expected to be resident at IIASA for the entire 3-month period; June through August. Up to five days of leave may be approved by supervisors for participation in conferences and/or for personal reasons. Participants also agree to a timely submission of their research reports.

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  the quality of the proposed research plan, including its relevance to (i) the research agenda of the program selected by the applicant, (ii) the research objectives of the applicant and (iii) the corresponding background and skills of the applicant;
  
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  IIASA's capacity to host the proposed research; and
  
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  letters of recommendation.
  

Registration for the 2015 is now open until January 12, 2015. Only complete applications received before or on January 12, 2015 will be considered.