The Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology, and Society (IAS-STS) in Graz, Austria, promotes the interdisciplinary investigation of the links and interactions between science, technology and society as well as technology assessment and research into the development and implementation of socially and environmentally sound technologies.

The IAS-STS invites researchers to apply for a stay between 1 October 2012 and 30 June 2013 as a Research Fellow (up to nine months) or as a Visiting Scholar (shorter period, e.g. a month).

The IAS-STS offers excellent research infrastructure. Close cooperation with researchers at the IFZ) Inter-University Research Center for Technology, Work and Culture), guest lectures, workshops and conferences provide an atmosphere of creativity and scholarly discussion.

Furthermore, we can offer five grants (up to EUR 940, -per month) for long-term Research Fellows at the IAS-STS. The Fellowship Programme 2012-2013 is dedicated to projects investigating the following issues:
1-Gender – Technology – Environment
2-Genetics and Biotechnology
3- Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP)
4- Energy and Climate
5- Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

**Applications must be submitted to the IAS-STS by 31 December 2011.

**For application forms and further information, please visit: www.sts.tugraz.at