News & Events

News and Events

January 25, 2010

Scholar Rescue in the Modern World Book Signing Event

Institute of International Education
By SRF

Over 100 Friends of IIE, IIE Board of Trustees, Fulbright Alumni and donors gathered on Monday, January 25th 2010 to celebrate the recent publication of Scholar Rescue in the Modern World.

January 8, 2010

SRF Chairman and IIE Trustee, Dr. Henry Jarecki’s Closing Remarks to Iraqi Visiting Professors

January 6, 2010

IIE/SRF Visiting Scholar Workshops in Jordan

SRF Iraq Project
By SRF

IIE/SRF visiting scholars in the MENA region are invited to participate in training workshops to take place January 4-8 in Amman, Jordan.

October 28, 2009

Scholar Rescue in the Modern World

IIE Scholar Rescue Fund
By Dr. Henry D. Jarecki and Daniela Zane Kaisth

Scholar Rescue in the Modern World is the first effort to share with a larger community the breadth and nature of the persecution of scholars around the globe. It is based on the data from the first five years of activity of IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) operations, from 2002-2007.

April 17, 2009

Official Press Release: Scholar Rescue in the Modern World

IIE’s Scholar Rescue Fund

A new report by the Scholar Rescue Fund indicates that threats to scholars are chronic and widespread, offers analysis and recommendations and defines an academic oppression index…

December 3, 2009

DEADLINE JANUARY 15, 2010

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
By IIE Scholar Rescue Fund

SRF is now accepting applications for fellowships for threatened scholars.  Please submit materials by January 15, 2010. Click below to learn more!

October 29, 2009

Jordan to help educated Iraqis

Independent Press Agency of Iraq
By IPA – Iraq

Jordanian Prime Minister, Nader Al-Thahabi, will take new steps to facilitate ease of work permits and residencies for Iraqi intellectuals working in Jordan…

September 25, 2009

Rescuing the World’s Scholars

Parade Magazine
By Janice Kaplan

IIE's 90th Anniversary Gala included special recognition of Dr. Henry Jarecki, SRF Chair, by HRH Princess Ghida Talal, SRF Board Member, and HRH Prince Talal bin Muhammad of Jordan.

September 10, 2009

DEADLINE OCTOBER 12

Call for applications
By SRF

Fellowships for threatened scholars. SRF is now accepting applications.  Please submit materials by October 12. Click below to learn more!

September 6, 2009

Researchers in Dangerous Times

University World News
By Brendan O’Malley

"What cases have in common is that the persecuted scholar's academic work is viewed as a threat" said SRF Chairman, Dr. Henry Jarecki…