Research Expertise from the Academic Diaspora (READ)
The READ Fellowship supports collaborative research, curriculum development, and co-teaching between Albanian scholars and diaspora academics to advance science and higher education in Albania.
Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Albanian Resident Scholar full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Resident Scholar: up to 2,500,000 ALL (public universities, incl. infrastructure); Diaspora Scholar: $100–$150/day honorarium + stipend, airfare, health insurance
Summary: Supports collaborative research, curriculum development, and co-teaching between Albanian diaspora scholars and higher education institutions in Albania.
Key Information: Two-sided application: both Albanian Resident and Diaspora Scholars must apply; eligibility is institution- and nationality-specific.
Description
The Research Expertise from the Academic Diaspora (READ) Fellowship Program facilitates structured collaborations between Albanian scholars based in eligible Albanian higher education institutions and members of the Albanian academic diaspora working in OECD countries. The goal is to advance higher education and scientific research in Albania through joint research, curriculum development, Ph.D. supervision, and co-teaching. The program strengthens Albania’s research ecosystem by leveraging global expertise and fostering capacity-building and knowledge exchange.
