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The Council is the governing body of the Institute. The Council is responsible for governance oversight, approval of the institute budget, strategies and governing principles, areas for IIASA research, as well as ensuring that IIASA activities are in line with institutional objectives, the provisions of the Charter, and the interests of Member Organizations.

IIASA is governed by a Council comprised of one permanent representative from each National and Regional Member Organization. Regulations concerning the Institute’s objectives, conditions of membership, internal structure, and the roles and responsibilities of the Council and management are outlined in the institutional Charter and the delegation of authority framework of Council, Council Committees, and IIASA Management.

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IIASA is located in a former 18th century imperial palace of the Habsburg Monarchy in Laxenburg, Austria about 15 km from Vienna.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. It provides policymakers with a clear scientific view on the current state of knowledge of climate change and its potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts.

BRIDGES (Big Research Infrastructures for Diplomacy and Global Engagement through Science) is an informal network of people who deal with science diplomacy and international relations in international research organizations.

IIASA would like to pay its respects to those colleagues who have passed away. We apologize for any missing names and appreciate your help in updating the list. Please contact us regarding a tribute or for any corrections.

IIASA is taking a leading role in promoting science diplomacy and fostering debates about how science can help build trust between nations and support foreign policies.

The Vienna Philharmonic is a goodwill ambassador for the work of IIASA. The partnership brings together music and science for the broader good of humanity.

There are over 4,000 alumni from 100 countries, many of whom are actively involved in the institute's scientific activities. Among them are leading personalities in academia, government, and the private sector.   

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Read some testimonials below to see how the YSSP has impacted participants from all over the world. 

Annually, up to three participants of the Young Scientists Summer Program are given an award for outstanding work produced during the program. The award provides financial support for the winners to return to IIASA in the following year for an additional three months of research.