Institute of International Education - SRF Fellowship 2026 | Fully Funded

The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is the only global program that arranges, funds, and supports fellowships for threatened and displaced scholars at partnering higher education institutions worldwide. These year-long fellowships of USD $30,000 support temporary academic positions at institutions of higher learning anywhere in the world where IIE-SRF fellows can continue their work in safety. In most cases, IIE-SRF fellows are eligible to apply for a second and final year of fellowship support.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 26, 2026
• Value$30,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorInstitute of International Education
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• $30,000

Requirements

• hold a Ph.D. or highest degree in their field and have significant teaching and/or research experience at a university, college, or other institution of higher learning;
• have an established record of published research;
• demonstrate superior academic accomplishment or promise;
• are facing or have recently fled from immediate, targeted threats to their lives and/or careers in their home countries or countries of residence;
• will benefit their home and/or host academic communities.

Unfortunately, IIE-SRF typically cannot consider applications from individuals who:

• are seeking to continue their studies, including Ph.D. study, or to complete an academic training program;
• have been displaced or have resided outside their home countries for more than two years;
• hold citizenship or permanent residency in a safe second country;
• will have completed two years on a comparable fellowship or other program for threatened scholars.

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For More Information, Visit Institute of International Education Webpage