Fellowship ★ Fully funded Rolling deadline

Scholar Rescue Fund – Call for Applications

🏛 Institute of International Education 📍 Worldwide 📅 2026

About this opportunity

The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) provides temporary academic positions at universities and higher education institutions worldwide for professors and researchers facing threats. The fellowship supports scholars to continue their academic work in safety through a funded, short- to medium-term appointment. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and fellowships are awarded quarterly.

Benefits & funding

Funding for a one-year fellowship, health insurance, relocation support, and additional host-institution benefits; potential renewal for a second year

Eligibility

Professors, researchers, and public intellectuals from any country, field, or discipline; applications particularly encouraged from individuals underrepresented in their fields.

How to apply

Submit applications via email and/or through the IIE-SRF website; rolling quarterly review; refer to host institution and program guidelines

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