Frequent Questions - IIE Scholar Rescue Fund

Frequent Questions - IIE Scholar Rescue Fund Skip to content Search Donate Beacon Newsletter Search Donate Beacon Newsletter Search Home Apply Become a Fellow Eligibility Instructions & Application Applicant FAQ Alternative Opportunities Scholar Resources CVs & Cover Letters Networking Writing Skills Career Advice Language & Culture Jobs & Grants Legal Advice Host & Partner Partner With Us IIE-SRF Alliance Organizational Partners & Ambassadors Featured Partners Vartan Gregorian Research Grants Host A Fellow Fellows Seeking Placement Host Partners List Hosts FAQ Impact Overview By The Numbers IIE-SRF portraits Featured Scholars Preserving National Academies Sudan Ukraine Afghanistan Syria Yemen Iraq Distance Learning Initiative Iraq Project News & Events Announcements & Events IIE-SRF Forum In The News Publications Videos About Us Learn More About Us Mission & Philosophy Our History Our Team Governance Donate Subscribe The Beacon Home Apply Become a Fellow Eligibility Instructions & Application Applicant FAQ Alternative Opportunities Scholar Resources CVs & Cover Letters Networking Writing Skills Career Advice Language & Culture Jobs & Grants Legal Advice Host & Partner Partner With Us IIE-SRF Alliance Organizational Partners & Ambassadors Featured Partners Vartan Gregorian Research Grants Host A Fellow Fellows Seeking Placement Host Partners List Hosts FAQ Impact Overview By The Numbers IIE-SRF portraits Featured Scholars Preserving National Academies Sudan Ukraine Afghanistan Syria Yemen Iraq Distance Learning Initiative Iraq Project News & Events Announcements & Events IIE-SRF Forum In The News Publications Videos About Us Learn More About Us Mission & Philosophy Our History Our Team Governance Donate Subscribe The Beacon Applicants Frequent Questions Please click on the links below to view answers to these commonly asked questions. The Fellowship Award What makes up the IIE-SRF fellowship? The IIE-SRF fellowship package includes the following: A yearlong research and/or teaching appointment at a higher education institution in a safe location anywhere in the world; a fellowship grant of up to $30,000 (most awards are eligible for renewal for a second and final year); individual health insurance coverage; funding for relocation to the host institution; professional development support through resource guides and access to academic networks; CV and cover letter review; letters of reference; career mentorship and advising on post-fellowship opportunities; and (in some cases) financial support for conference attendance and language training; opportunities through IIE-SRF or partner events, media, or other venues to share or promote the fellow’s academic work and/or speak about their home country; dedicated support from IIE-SRF and its partners – before, during, and after the fellowship. What is the financial award of the IIE-SRF fellowship? The IIE-SRF fellowship award includes a grant of up to US$30,000, along with individual health insurance and relocation funding, to support a visiting academic appointment of up to one year (renewable for a second year). The final fellowship amount is dependent upon several factors, including the location of the host institution, the cost of living, and the value of any additional contributions from the host institution or other sources. IIE-SRF requires that the hosting institution provide financial support that is equal to or greater than the IIE-SRF fellowship award. This matching support generally takes the form of a stipend or other direct benefits that would offset the fellow’s cost of living such as housing, airfare, or health insurance. Other in-kind contributions such as office space, computer and library access, or laboratory/bench fees are encouraged for a complete fellow support package but do not qualify as part of the matching contribution. IIE-SRF may consider on a case-by-case basis a waiver of the full host funding requirement in order to allow fellows to undertake appointme…