administrator Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Established professors, researchers and public intellectuals from any country, field or discipline may qualify. Applications are reviewed for academic qualifications, the quality/potential of the candidate's work, and the urgency of threats faced. Preference is given to scholars who are facing or recently fled from immediate, severe and targeted threats to their lives and/or careers in their home countries or countries of residence; 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; whose selection is likely to benefit the academic community in the home and/or host countries or region Applications from female scholars and scholars who are members of ethnic, racial, cultural or religious minority groups, or those otherwise underrepresented in their field, are encouraged. Fellowships are approved by the SRF Selection Committee which convenes at least three (3) times per year. Awards are issued for up to US $25,000, plus individual health insurance. The final fellowship award is dependent upon the location of the host institution, the cost of living, and the value of any additional contributions from the host institution or other source. Host academic institutions agree to accept the fellowship funds and disburse them to the scholar. In most cases, host partners are required to match the SRF fellowship award through salary/stipend support and/or a combination of salary and in-kind support, such as research materials, and other in-kind assistance. Instructions and Application Direct application & third-party nomination Candidates may apply directly or be nominated by a third-party. Although SRF invites applications from individual scholars, it does not provide awards directly to individuals. In most cases, fellowships are awarded to the host institution, which in turn issues the fellowship award for direct support of the fellow. 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 another 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. SRF will work to identify a suitable host partner 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. Non-emergency applications must be received at least four (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 can be considered out of cylce if a candidate's circumstances do not permit waiting for the next Selection Committee meeting. Application Instructions Applications materials must be in English or in the language of the proposed host institution/country. A complete application package may be submitted by e-mail (preferred), fax or postal mail. Application Review In addition to a review of the required application materials listed below, the Scholar Rescue Fund contacts references and other sources, which may include independent experts on the country of origin or the particulars of the reported situation of threat/risk. In the cases of publicly known candidates or crises, verification can be relatively straightforward. Other cases require extensive investigation and investment of SRF staff resources. For particular types of reported threat, including anonymous intimidation or situations involving detainment, imprisonment, and/or physical violence, verification is undertaken with particular sensitivity to the security concerns of the candidate. All candidates considered for fellowship support are screened against a database of names comprised of over 25 major international watch lists. Required application materials If you would like to apply for a SRF fellowship, please submit the following required materials by email (preferred), fax or postal mail. Application coversheet Application Coversheet Application Coversheet PDF for Iraqi candidates Current CV or resume. Please include the following information: Current position (location, dates of tenure, professional title & responsibilities); Previous positions (in chronological order: location, dates of tenure, professional title & responsibilities); All of your publications (journal articles, books, chapters) including the name of publication, title of work and date of publication; Other relevant academic work (including supervision of Master’s and Ph.D. theses, conference presentations, grants/honors/awards, professional affiliations). 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. 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. 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: Detailed list of your publications and/or research. Samples of your most current writing or research publications. 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) +1-212-205-6486 Fax: (USA) +1-212-205-6425 E-mail: SRF@iie.org Please visit our FREQUENT QUESTIONS page for additional information as you prepare your application materials. http://www.scholarrescuefund.org/pages/for-scholars/instructions-and-application.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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