Research Expertise from the Academic Diaspora (READ)
The READ Fellowship supports collaborative research and curriculum development between Albanian diaspora scholars in OECD countries and higher education institutions in Albania.
Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates: Early fall 2026 (Resident Scholar applications reopen) | Rolling (Diaspora Scholar roster applications)
Funding Amounts: Diaspora Fellows: $150/day (in-person), $100/day (virtual), plus stipend and travel; Resident Scholar grants up to 500,000 ALL (standard) or 2,500,000 ALL (applied research)
Summary: Supports collaborative research, curriculum development, and co-teaching between Albanian diaspora researchers in OECD countries and higher education institutions in Albania.
Key Information: Two-sided application: requires both a project from an Albanian Resident Scholar and a Diaspora Scholar roster application.
Description
The Research Expertise from the Academic Diaspora (READ) Fellowship Program facilitates collaboration between Albanian academic diaspora members and higher education institutions in Albania. The program aims to strengthen scientific research and higher education in Albania by leveraging the expertise of Albanian researchers based in OECD countries. Through short-term fellowships, READ supports collaborative research projects, curriculum and course development, co-teaching, and joint supervision of PhDs. The program operates via a two-sided application process: Albanian Resident Scholars propose projects, and Diaspora Scholars submit their credentials to a roster for potential matching.
