IIE SRF Fellowship 2026 | USA | Partially Funded
The IIE‑SRF Fellowship 2026 (Institute of International Education Scholar Rescue Fund) provides critical support to professors, researchers, and public intellectuals who face threats, persecution, or unsafe conditions in their home countries. This fellowship allows scholars to continue their research, teaching, and academic activities safely at host institutions in the United States.
Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
● Financial support to continue their academic work
● Assistance with placement at a U.S. partner university or research institution
● Support for temporary relocation and related logistics
● Health insurance coverage
● Opportunities to continue research, teaching, and scholarly publications
Eligibility
Applicants must:
● Be a professor, researcher, or public intellectual
● Hold a PhD or the highest relevant academic degree
● Demonstrate a strong academic record
● Be facing serious threats or risks 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, and fellowships are awarded periodically as applications are reviewed.
Why Apply?
The IIE‑SRF Fellowship provides protection and institutional support, allowing threatened scholars to continue contributing to global knowledge and education while ensuring personal safety. It offers financial backing and access to academic resources to maintain scholarly continuity under difficult circumstances.
Next Steps
Prepare your CV, personal and academic statements, and letters of recommendation, and apply for the IIE‑SRF Fellowship 2026 to safely continue your scholarly work in the USA.
