The IIE‑SRF Fellowship 2026 (Institute of International Education Scholar Rescue Fund) provides support to professors, researchers, and public intellectuals who are facing threats, persecution, or unsafe conditions in their home countries. The fellowship enables scholars to continue research, teaching, and academic activities in safety at host institutions in the USA.
Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
● Financial support to continue academic work
● Assistance with placement at a U.S. partner university or research institution
● Support for temporary relocation and related logistical needs
● Health insurance assistance
● Opportunities to continue research, teaching, and scholarly publications
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
● Be a professor, researcher, or public intellectual
● Hold a PhD or highest relevant academic degree
● Have a strong academic background and record
● Be facing significant threats or risk that prevent safe continuation of academic work in their home country
● Submit application materials including an academic CV, personal and academic statements, and letters of recommendation
Fields and Scope
The fellowship is open to scholars from all academic disciplines, including humanities, sciences, social sciences, engineering, law, medicine, and the arts. There are no nationality restrictions.
Application Timeline
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Fellowships are awarded periodically as applications are reviewed.
Why You Should Apply
The IIE‑SRF Fellowship provides protection and support, enabling threatened scholars to continue contributing to global knowledge, research, and education while ensuring personal safety. It offers financial and institutional backing to maintain academic continuity despite difficult circumstances.
Take Action
Prepare your application materials, including CV, academic and personal statements, and letters of recommendation, and apply to the IIE‑SRF Fellowship 2026 to continue your scholarly work safely in the USA.
