IIE Scholar Rescue Fund
Provides yearlong fellowships for threatened or displaced scholars to safely continue research and academic work at partner institutions worldwide.
Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates: July 26, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 for one year (renewable for a second year); host institution must provide matching support (typically $25,000–$30,000).
Summary: Supports threatened and displaced scholars with yearlong fellowships to continue academic work safely at partner institutions worldwide.
Key Information: Applications must be original; use of AI tools in application materials is strongly discouraged.
Description
The program provides yearlong fellowships for professors, researchers, and public intellectuals who are facing threats or have been displaced, enabling them to continue their academic work in safety at higher education institutions worldwide. The initiative is designed to preserve knowledge and academic voices at risk due to persecution, conflict, or other dangers, and is open to scholars from any country and any discipline. Fellows receive financial, relocation, and professional development support, with the possibility of renewal for a second year.
