Direct application & third-party nomination

Candidates may apply directly or be nominated by a third-party. Although the SRF invites applications from individual scholars, it does not provide awards directly to individuals. Fellowships are awarded to the host institution, which in turn issues the fellowship award for direct support of the scholar grantee.

Joint-applications encouraged, but not required

In most cases, financial and/or in-kind support equal or greater to the SRF award must be provided by the host institution or other source. For this reason, candidates are strongly encouraged -- but not required -- to apply jointly with a university or college that has agreed to host the visit and to provide the necessary matching funds. The SRF will work to identify a suitable host for successful candidates who apply without a pre-arranged host institution.

Deadlines

Applications and nominations are accepted at any time throughout the year, on a rolling basis. Applications will be considered by the SRF Selection Committee at least three (3) times per year, generally in January, April, and October. Non-emergency applications must be received at least 4 weeks before a committee meeting in order to be considered. Decisions will be announced approximately two (2) weeks after each Selection Committee meeting.

Emergency applications

Emergency applications will be considered earlier if a candidate's circumstances do not permit waiting for the next scheduled meeting of the Selection Committee.

Application Instructions

Applications materials must be in English or in the language of the proposed host institution/country. A complete application package including the following materials may be submitted by e-mail (preferred), fax or postal mail:

Required

1. Application coversheet
   Application Coversheet PDF
   Application Coversheet PDF for Iraqi candidates
   More information for Iraqi Candidates

2. Current CV or resume. Please include the following information:

   1. Current position (location, dates of tenure, professional title & responsibilities);
   2. Previous positions (in chronological order: location, dates of tenure, professional title & responsibilities);
   3. All of your publications (journal articles, books, chapters) including the name of publication, title of work and date of publication;

   4. Other relevant academic work (including supervision of Master’s and Ph.D. theses, conference presentations, grants/honors/awards, professional affiliations).

3. A letter or personal statement explaining your application. Please explain why you are applying to the Scholar Rescue Fund for support. Include a clear account of the threats or risks that you have been facing. Please also discuss your academic background and achievements, and explain what academic activities (research, teaching, publishing, etc.) you would undertake during a fellowship.

4. Two (2) academic/professional letters of reference from academic and/or professional colleagues who can speak to your research, publications, teaching or other advanced academic experience.

5. Two (2) personal letters of reference from colleagues or persons who are aware of the difficulties that you have been facing as well as your professional background. Letters from colleagues both inside and outside of your home country are preferred. Personal letters of reference can be combined with an academic/professional reference.

Not Required, but encouraged if available:

1. Detailed list of your publications and/or research.

2. Samples of your most current writing or research publications.

3. A letter from a university or college that may be able to host your fellowship, including, where possible, a proposed budget demonstrating the amount of financial support (direct and in-kind) to be provided.

**Please address all letters to:

Scholar Rescue Fund
Institute of International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, New York 10017-3580
USA

Tel:  (USA) 1-212-984-5486
Fax: (USA) 1-212-984-5353

E-mail: SRF@iie.org

Please visit our FREQUENT QUESTIONS page for additional information as you prepare your application materials.

++Eligibility, criteria, and award levels differ slightly for Iraqi applicants.

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