IIE-SRF Fellowship Overview:
The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is the only global program that arranges, funds, and supports fellowships for threatened and displaced scholars at partnering higher education institutions worldwide. These year-long fellowships of USD $30,000 support temporary academic positions at institutions of higher learning anywhere in the world where IIE-SRF fellows 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.
IIE-SRF accepts applications on a rolling basis, and fellowships are awarded quarterly. Applications must be submitted no later than July 26, 2026 for possible consideration at IIE-SRF’s Selection Committee meeting in September 2026.
We have awarded IIE-SRF fellowships to 1,195 scholars from 62 countries, placing them at 532 host partner institutions in 61 countries around the world.
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