The Institute of International Education's Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is the only global programme that organises, funds and supports scholarships for threatened and displaced scholars at partner higher education institutions around the world. These one-year scholarships of US$ 25,000 support temporary academic positions at higher education institutions anywhere in the world, where IIE-SRF scholars can continue their work in safety. In most cases, IIE-SRF fellows are eligible to apply for a second and final year of fellowship support.

Since 2002, IIE-SRF has received more than 3,000 requests for assistance from scholars in more than 100 countries. We have awarded IIE-SRF scholarships to 1,059 scholars from 62 countries, placing them in 470 host partner institutions in 55 countries around the world.

VALUE

• A one-year research and/or teaching commitment at a higher education institution in a secure location anywhere in the world;
• a grant of up to US$ 25,000 (most awards are eligible for renewal for a second and final year);
• individual health insurance cover;
• financing the relocation to the host institution;
• support for professional development through resource guides and access to academic networks; CV and cover letter review; reference letters; career mentoring and advice on post-fellowship opportunities; and (in some cases) financial support for conference attendance and language training;
• opportunities through IIE-SRF or partner events, media or other venues to share or promote the scholar's academic work and/or talk about their country of origin;
• dedicated support from IIE-SRF and its partners - before, during and after the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY

• The IIE-SRF accepts applications from professors, researchers and public intellectuals who face threats and cannot continue their work in their home countries.
• Academics from any country and in any academic field or discipline can qualify.
• hold a doctorate or higher degree in their field and have significant experience in teaching and/or research at a university, college or other higher education institution;
• have an established record of published research;
• demonstrate superior academic achievement or promise;
• are facing or have recently fled immediate and targeted threats to their lives and/or careers in their countries of origin or residence;
• will benefit their home and/or host academic communities.

DEADLINE: Not specified

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