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About the Institute of International Education (IIE)
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is a globally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing international education and academic cooperation. Through its programs, IIE supports scholars, researchers, and institutions worldwide, promoting academic freedom, knowledge exchange, and protection of intellectual capital in times of crisis.
IIE–Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) Fellowships 2026 – USA
The IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is a prestigious international fellowship program designed to support professors, researchers, and public intellectuals who are facing serious threats in their home countries. The fellowship enables eligible scholars to continue their academic research, teaching, and intellectual work at safe host institutions abroad when conflict, persecution, or instability makes it impossible to remain at home.
This program is humanitarian and academic in nature and does not lead to a formal academic degree. It focuses on preserving academic freedom and safeguarding global knowledge production.
Program Level
Postdoctoral and senior scholar fellowship
Academic research and teaching fellowship
Temporary visiting scholar appointment
Fields of Study
Open to all academic disciplines, including:
Humanities
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
Engineering and Technology
Medical and Health Sciences
Law, Policy, and Public Affairs
Arts and Cultural Studies
Key Benefits
Partial financial fellowship support
Assistance with placement at a host university or research institution
Support for temporary relocation
Health insurance assistance (depending on placement)
Opportunity to continue research, teaching, publishing, and professional activities in a safe environment
Eligibility
Open to scholars from all nationalities
Applicants must be professors, researchers, or public intellectuals
Must demonstrate strong academic background and scholarly contributions
Must be facing serious threats or risks preventing safe continuation of academic work
PhD or highest relevant academic degree required
No age restrictions
Application Process
Applications are submitted via email
Third-party submission is permitted if the applicant cannot apply personally
Required documents include application form, CV, academic statement, personal statement, and references
Applications are reviewed confidentially on a rolling basis
Deadline
Applications accepted year-round
Fellowships awarded quarterly
Early submission is strongly recommended due to high demand
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Location: United States
Funding Type: Partial Funding
Target Group: International Scholars
Courses Announcement | Institute of International Education (IIE)