Complexity Science Hub Policy Workshop

The Complexity Science Hub Policy Workshop (Vienna, 4–5 May 2026) brings together policy-makers, established scholars, and complexity researchers to discuss how academic research can engage with and inform policy.The workshop is designed for PhD students and early-career researchers who want to learn how policy actors work, what kinds of evidence they find useful, and how to build practical links between research and policy. 

Space is limited, and we will aim for a balanced cohort across institutions and research interests.The Complexity Science Hub Policy Workshop will support PhD students and postdocs to:

• Develop a stronger understanding of how policymaking works, and how and where academic research can contribute.
• Learn how to connect their research with policymaking processes, and to policy reports.
• Build connections with other early-career researchers and with the policy community.

  
  

The Workshop is a full-time commitment. Remote participation is not possible.

Applications for the Complexity Science Hub Policy Workshop are due 5 April 2026 (midnight Vienna local time).

Aplicants will submit: 

1. curriculum vitae (cv) or resume – upload to "CV"
2. response to the following question – upload to "Cover Letter"
   • Why are you interested in attending? In 6–12 sentences, describe what you hope to learn from and/or contribute to the workshop, and how this connects to your research. Approximately one-third of the narrative should be devoted to describing your current research in plain language.

Please ensure that you precisely address the question according to the instructions provided. Do not submit other information or documents.