The IIE Scholar Rescue Fund supports academics whose work or safety is threatened. This is a specialist academic protection programme, so applicants should distinguish it from ordinary degree scholarships.
Key details
| Applicant group | Threatened professors, researchers and select public intellectuals |
|---|---|
| Placement | Temporary academic appointments in safe host institutions |
| Applications | Rolling; confirm current review dates with IIE-SRF |
Benefits and support
Opportunities for Youth’s September 2026 overview reports fellowship support of up to US$30,000, together with individual health insurance and relocation assistance. Award arrangements depend on the placement.
Who can apply?
The programme assesses both scholarly experience and the threats preventing applicants from continuing their work safely. It is not intended to fund students starting or completing a degree, or to provide general career advancement support.
How to apply
Consult IIE-SRF’s official instructions for the current form and document requirements. The programme’s published contact is srf@iie.org. Confirm any upcoming committee consideration date directly before relying on it.
Read the programme information and application instructions
Preparing a focused application
Prepare an accurate timeline of academic appointments and a separate account of the circumstances affecting your ability to work. Keep the academic statement focused on your scholarship and proposed activities; use the personal statement for the relevant circumstances. Ask referees to explain what they know directly rather than repeat a shared template. Handle identifying documents and sensitive evidence carefully, and use the programme’s stated submission route.
Frequently asked question
Is this funding for a new PhD?
No. It supports threatened scholars continuing their academic or intellectual work.
Additional source: Opportunities for Youth programme overview.
Information checked on 18 September 2026. Review the provider’s current instructions before submitting. Opportunities Feed is an independent publisher.
