Mellon/SAR 2021-2022 Academic Freedom Workshop & Fellowships for Early-career Researchers

Published: 05 Jul 2021

Applications are invited for the Mellon/SAR Academic Freedom Workshop & Fellowships 2021/2022. Scholars at Risk (SAR) is pleased to announce a call for applications for remote research fellowships for early career researchers studying, writing and/or teaching on academic freedom and/or related higher education values, made possible by the generous support and partnership of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

SAR Academic Freedom Workshop & Fellowships

Application Deadline	August 15, 2021
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Scholar at Risk(SAR)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of SAR Academic Freedom Workshop & Fellowships

• Fellows will receive a stipend of USD $8,000 intended to cover research expenses, publication, or other costs, as the fellow may decide.
• In addition, participants will have the opportunity to gain exposure to SAR’s programming and to network with SAR partner-experts on academic freedom issues.

 

Requirements for SAR Academic Freedom Workshop & Fellowships

• Applicant should have a Masters or PhD degree received less than 8 years ago;
• Current research or teaching affiliation with a higher education institution;
• Demonstrated interest in teaching, researching, or publishing on issues of academic freedom;
• Preference for projects involving comparative, international, or collaborative work, especially by or including as equal partners researchers from the global south;
• Personal experiences with risk or threat are not a consideration for selection, but current or formerly at-risk researchers working on academic freedom are encouraged to apply;
• Commitment to participate in 8-10 remote, online workshops and/or public webinars with co-recipients, SAR staff, network members, and guests (with proper security accommodations);
• Able to receive lawfully stipend funds and complete program requirements in the country of current location, assuming responsibility for tax or reporting requirements, if any;
• Candidates in or from the global south and from minority or otherwise marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Documents

• Abstract of 500-1000 words detailing the research topic, its importance, and how it fits in long-term teaching, research, or advocacy goals;
• Proposed research plan/timeline for the eight-month program (November 2021-June 2022);
• CV, including publication history and names of professional references.

Application Deadline

August 15, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholar at Risk(SAR) on nyu.qualtrics.com to apply