Is IIE Scholar Rescue Fund open?
Yes. IIE accepts applications throughout the year and makes decisions at least quarterly.
How much is the fellowship?
IIE-SRF currently states that its year-long fellowships provide US$30,000.
Who is it for?
Established scholars whose lives or academic careers are seriously threatened, not regular degree-seeking students.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
IIE-SRF provides US$30,000 year-long fellowships to threatened or displaced scholars so they can continue academic work safely at host institutions worldwide.
Other verified benefits
A US$30,000 one-year fellowship supporting a temporary academic appointment at a partner institution; in most cases Fellows may apply for one second and final year.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
The fellowship is not a university degree scholarship and does not guarantee that every relocation, housing, visa or family expense is fully covered by IIE alone; host-institution support can form part of the arrangement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be established scholars facing serious threats to their lives or careers and able to continue teaching, research or other academic work through a temporary appointment.
Applications are accepted year-round. IIE evaluates academic qualifications, the nature and urgency of threats, and the feasibility of a safe academic placement.
Eligible countries
Threatened and displaced scholars worldwide; eligibility is based on scholarly status and risk rather than ordinary student nationality.
Language requirements
Depends on host institution and academic role.
Which documents should you prepare?
- CV or résumé
- Passport/ID
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Two reference letters
How do you apply?
- Review IIE-SRF scholar eligibility.
- Prepare evidence of academic career and the threats affecting your work or safety.
- Submit an application at any time during the year.
- Work with IIE-SRF on a suitable host-institution placement if selected.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IIE Scholar Rescue Fund Fellowship?
IIE currently states that Scholar Rescue Fund Fellowships provide US$30,000 for a one-year temporary academic appointment. In most cases, Fellows may apply for a second and final year of support.