“Hosting IIE-SRF scholars has been an extremely rewarding and unifying endeavor for Cornell University. They are talented researchers whose expertise and perspective adds to the vibrancy of our scholar community.” Dr. Jason Hecht, Cornell University

The support and partnership of the international academic community is critical to the work of the IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF). Our valued partners, comprising hundreds of institutions, individuals, and organizations across the globe, provide a crucial lifeline for threatened and displaced academics by identifying scholars in need of support, hosting these scholars on their campuses, and supporting their integration into new academic environments.

HOW TO PARTNER WITH IIE-SRF

Host a threatened scholar:

  • Arrange a yearlong academic appointment for an IIE-SRF fellow.
  • Provide matching support of equal or greater value to the IIE-SRF fellowship, generally in the form of salary or a stipend. (Contributions like housing, insurance, or professional development funding can also be considered.)
  • Sponsor the fellow’s visa or work permit.
  • Offer academic and professional resources, faculty mentoring, and staff assistance.
Offer scholar support services:

  • Contribute to the academic and professional development of IIE-SRF fellows and alumni as they integrate into new academic communities.

Refer a threatened scholar:

  • Nominate or refer to IIE-SRF academic colleagues facing threats to their lives and work in their home countries.
  • Share information about the IIE-SRF fellowship opportunity.

JOIN THE IIE-SRF ALLIANCE
To partner with IIE-SRF in providing practical support to threatened and displaced scholars, join the IIE-SRF Alliance, our global partnership network. We welcome individuals and institutions from across the higher education, scientific, non-profit, corporate, and governmental sectors. Take the first step in joining the IIE-SRF Alliance by completing a simple expression of interest form.

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