CRD - Centre for research and dialogue - Focused on peace in Somalia

We are pleased to announce a call for applications for the IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF). Fellowships support temporary academic positions at safe universities and colleges anywhere in the world for threatened academics whose lives and work are in danger in their home countries.  

Who can apply:

Professors, researchers and lecturers from any country or field may apply.  We invite you to refer eligible candidates and ask for your help in forwarding this announcement to any academic colleagues who may be interested. 

Qualifying applicants are currently facing or have recently fled from direct and immediate threats. 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.Applicants must demonstrate superior academic accomplishment or promise.Applications from female scholars and under-represented groups are strongly encouraged.

To apply: Please download the information and application materials from:           

http://www.scholarrescuefund. org/pages/for-scholars.php 

For universities and colleges interested in hosting an SRF scholar:                      

http://www.scholarrescuefund. org/pages/for-hosts.php