Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) Fellowship for Threatened and Displaced Scholars 2020 | Up to US$25,000: Institute of International Education (IIE) Calls for Applications from Threatened and Displaced Scholars for its 2020 Scholar Rescue Fund Fellowship. Deadline: 29th June, 2020, See Eligibility,
Benefits, Criteria, Application Guidelines and Procedure.
The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is the only global program that arranges and funds fellowships for threatened and displaced scholars at partnering higher education institutions worldwide.
These year-long fellowships of $25,000 USD support temporary academic positions at institutions of higher learning anywhere in the world where IIE-SRF fellows can continue their work in safety. In most cases, IIE-SRF fellows are eligible to apply for a second and final year of fellowship support.
Eligibility.
- Applicant
should hold a Ph.D. or highest degree in their field and have
significant teaching and/or research experience at a university,
college, or other institution of higher learning; - Have an established record of published research;
- Demonstrate superior academic accomplishment or promise;
- Are
facing or have recently fled from immediate, targeted threats to their
lives and/or careers in their home countries or countries of residence; - Will benefit their home and/or host academic communities.
- They
encourage applications from women and members of ethnic, racial,
cultural, or religious minority groups, or those otherwise
underrepresented in their fields.
Benefits.
The
IIE-SRF fellowship award includes a grant of up to US$25,000, along
with individual health insurance and relocation funding, to support a
visiting academic appointment of up to one year (renewable for a second
year). The final fellowship amount is dependent upon several factors,
including the location of the host institution, the cost of living, and
the value of any additional contributions from the host institution or
other sources.
Assessment Criteria.
Applicants
are assessed based on academic qualifications and experience, the
quality and/or potential of their work, and the urgency of the threats
that they face.
How to Apply
The required application materials include:
- Application coversheet
- Current CV or resume: Please be sure your CV includes the following information:
- Academic degrees (degree-granting institution, field, and date of degree award);
- Current position (location, dates of employment, professional title, and responsibilities);
- Previous
academic positions (in chronological order, including location, dates
of employment, professional title, and responsibilities); - A
detailed list of your academic publications (journal articles, books,
chapters, exhibitions, etc.) including full citations with the name of
publication, authors, title of work, date of publication, and page
numbers, if possible; - Other relevant academic work (including
supervision of master’s and Ph.D. theses, conference presentations,
grants/honors/awards, professional affiliations, etc.).
- Academic
statement: Provide a thorough statement detailing your academic and
professional background and experience, including a thorough description
of your academic research interests. Be sure to include a description
of the activities that you have undertaken in your academic positions as
well as an explanation of the activities (research, teaching,
publishing, etc.) you would undertake during a fellowship. Your academic
statement should be a minimum of one page. - Personal
statement: Provide a thorough statement explaining why you are applying
to IIE-SRF for support. Include a clear and detailed account of the
threats or risks that you have been facing and the reasons that you
cannot continue your work in your home country at this time. Your
personal statement should be a minimum of one page. - Reference
letters: IIE-SRF requires a minimum of three (3) reference letters that
contain the elements listed below. In some cases, additional letters may
be requested. Letters from colleagues both inside and outside of your
home country are preferred. Please note that IIE-SRF requires original
reference letters. Letters should not use identical text, and each
referee should speak to his/her specific knowledge of your academic
background and/or circumstances. When possible, please have your
referees compose their letters on official letterhead and send them to
IIE-SRF directly at [email protected].- Two
(2) academic/professional letters of reference from academic or
professional colleagues who can speak in detail to your research,
publications, teaching, or other academic experience. When appropriate,
letters should describe your unique expertise and contributions to
specific intellectual issues or questions. - Two (2) personal
letters of reference from colleagues or other persons who are aware of
your circumstances and can describe the threats that you have been
facing.
- Two
- A copy of your Ph.D. or highest degree.
- Samples of your most current research publications.
- If
you have already secured a commitment from a university or other
institution to host your fellowship, please provide a letter from the
host indicating their intent to host, if you are awarded. Please note
that this is not a requirement.
Scholars can apply by sending the required application materials directly to [email protected]. In cases where a scholar is unable to submit the application, a third party may send the materials on their behalf.
