Courses Announcement: IIE-SRF Fellowships 2026
About the Fellowship:
The IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is a global fellowship program that provides critical support to professors, researchers, and public intellectuals who face threats in their home countries. The fellowship enables scholars to continue their academic work safely at host institutions abroad, protecting intellectual freedom and preserving global knowledge.
Course 1: Postdoctoral and Senior Scholar Fellowship
Overview:
This fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers and senior scholars in continuing their research, teaching, and publications in a safe host environment. It is not a degree program but offers professional continuity and academic protection.
Eligibility:
Professors, researchers, or public intellectuals
Strong academic or scholarly background
Facing serious threats in their home country
PhD or highest academic degree in their field
Open to all disciplines and countries
Benefits:
Financial fellowship support
Placement assistance with host institutions
Support for temporary relocation
Health insurance assistance (depending on placement)
Opportunity to continue research and academic activities
Course 2: Academic Research and Teaching Fellowship
Overview:
Designed for scholars seeking to maintain professional engagement in teaching and research during periods of instability. Placements provide structured mentorship and access to institutional resources.
Eligibility:
Academic credentials and scholarly experience required
Demonstrated need for safe academic placement
Open to scholars from all disciplines and countries
Benefits:
Financial support for academic work
Access to university or research institution facilities
Professional development and networking opportunities
Assistance with relocation and integration into host community
Course 3: Temporary Visiting Scholar Appointment
Overview:
Short-term appointments for scholars to continue research or teaching temporarily at host institutions, ensuring uninterrupted academic contribution.
Eligibility:
Scholars in need of immediate placement due to threats or instability
PhD or equivalent degree required
Open to all academic fields
Benefits:
Temporary fellowship support
Access to resources at host institutions
Academic continuity and professional protection
Application Procedure:
Submit the IIE-SRF application form via email (directly or by a third party).
Prepare supporting documents: CV, academic statement (≥1 page), personal statement (≥1 page), reference letters, copy of highest degree, recent publications, optional host invitation letter.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; fellowships awarded quarterly.
IIE-SRF evaluates academic merit, scholarly contributions, and urgency of threats.
Additional documentation or follow-up may be requested; high demand means not all eligible applicants are funded.
Institution: Institute of International Education (IIE)