IIE Scholar Rescue Fund Fellowships for Threatened Scholars – Upcoming Application Deadline

IIE-SRF announces a July 12 deadline for its next round of applications from professors and researchers facing threats to their lives or careers. Fellowships support temporary academic positions at universities and other higher education institutions anywhere in the world where the scholars can continue their academic work in safety. IIE-SRF fellowships support visiting academic positions for up to one calendar year. Awards are issued for up to US$25,000, plus individual health insurance coverage, funding for relocation to the host country, professional development and advising resources, and dedicated support from IIE-SRF and its partners (such as ACOR) before, during, and after the fellowship. Fellowships are disbursed through partnering universities, colleges, or research institutes that provide a safe haven for IIE-SRF fellows to continue their academic work in safety. For potential consideration in September 2021, application materials must be submitted by July 12, 2021. Please note that IIE-SRF fellowships are awarded quarterly. Applications are accepted at any time and can also be considered on an emergency basis. Please refer eligible candidates and forward this announcement to any academic colleagues who may be interested.

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