- From rescue to rebuilding: IIE-SRF’s Distance Learning Initiative strengthens Iraqi higher education
- Fellows seeking academic hosts
- IIE-SRF Dialogues webinar on Venezuela’s higher education crisis (December 8, 2021)
The Beacon
The Beacon is the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF)’s newsletter that features program updates, the stories and achievements of IIE-SRF fellows and alumni, and highlights from IIE-SRF’s host institutions and other partners. The newsletter also includes information about events and opportunities to get involved with IIE-SRF’s work.
PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THE BEACON
Thursday, October 21, 2021
- Fall semester update: 80 IIE-SRF scholars from nearly 20 countries undertake fellowships across the globe
- IIE-SRF awards fellowships to 14 new scholars from 7 countries
- IIE-SRF Europe is now open
- Update on IIE’s Afghanistan Crisis Response
- Allan Goodman and Gordon Brown pen an op-ed on the challenges that displaced individuals face in accessing education
- IIE-SRF Director and IIE-SRF alumnus from Turkey to participate in Stanford University webinar on scholar rescue
Thursday, September 16, 2021
- Update on IIE-SRF’s support for the Afghan academic community
- IIE-SRF and Women Graduates-USA announce partnership to support threatened and displaced women scholars to forge new professional pathways
- IIE-SRF Alliance welcomes new partners
Friday, July 30, 2021
- UNESCO-TWAS / IsDB Young Refugee and Displaced Scientists Programme selects IIE-SRF scholars from Syria and Yemen
- IIE-SRF Alliance spotlight: Catholic University of Maule
- Three IIE-SRF scholars accept post-fellowship appointments
- IIE-SRF internship opportunity for fall 2021
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
- Career options beyond academia for displaced scholars: IIE-SRF partners with Global Young Academy and Scholars at Risk for webinar discussion
- IIE-SRF awards fellowships to 14 new scholars from 8 countries
- IIE-SRF welcomes 11 first-time host institutions in 10 countries
- IIE-SRF Europe opening in autumn 2021
- Webinar recording: The enduring impact of IIE-SRF scholars on communities worldwide
About Us
Learn more about IIE-SRF, the only global program that arranges and funds fellowships for threatened and displaced scholars at partnering higher education institutions worldwide, including inside their home regions.
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Eligibility Criteria for Scholars
Professors, researchers and public intellectuals from any country, field, or discipline may qualify.
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