Professors, established researchers and other senior academics from any country, field or discipline may qualify. Preference is given to scholars with a Ph.D. or other highest degree in their field; who have extensive teaching or research experience at a university, college or other institution of higher learning; who demonstrate superior academic accomplishment or promise; and whose selection is likely to benefit the academic community in the home and/or host country or region. Applications from female scholars and under-represented groups are strongly encouraged.
Fellowships are awarded for visiting academic positions ranging from 3 months to 1 calendar year. Awards are issued for up toUS $25,000, plus health insurance.
Fellowships are disbursed through host academic institutions for direct support of scholar-grantees. In most cases, host campuses are asked to match the SRF fellowship award through partial salary/stipend support, and/or housing, research materials, and other in-kind assistance.
Applications are accepted at any time. Non-emergency applications will be considered according to the following schedule:
Winter 2009: Application received by January 31st; decision by March 15th.
Summer 2009: Applications received by June 15th; decision by July 31st.
Fall 2009: Applications received by September 15th; decision by October 31st.
To apply, please download the information and application materials from: