If you are an academic or researcher looking to make an impact in the field of academic freedom, the Scholars at Risk Fellowship Program 2025 offers a fully funded opportunity to advance your research. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to the global understanding of academic freedom and its protection.
Scholars at Risk Fellowship Program 2025
The Scholars at Risk Fellowship Program is designed for researchers and academics who are passionate about advancing the understanding of academic freedom. It offers a fully funded 10-month program, running from December 2024 to September 2025, aimed at conducting formal research that contributes to the protection and promotion of academic freedom worldwide.
This program requires applicants to submit a detailed research plan that focuses on significant questions related to academic freedom and associated values. In addition to conducting rigorous research, participants will be encouraged to disseminate their findings in various formats such as journal articles, podcasts, webinars, or conference presentations, thereby reaching a broad audience.
Benefits of the Scholars at Risk Fellowship
The Scholars at Risk Fellowship Program offers several benefits to researchers aiming to make an impact in academic freedom. These include:
- Fully funded research opportunity.
- Support for a 10-month research project focused on academic freedom, running from December 2024 to September 2025.
- Opportunities to disseminate your findings through a variety of formats, such as journal articles, webinars, podcasts, or conference presentations.
Process of Applying
Applicants must follow the outlined process to apply for the Scholars at Risk Fellowship:
- Applications are submitted via the Scholars at Risk website. The submission deadline is October 22, 2024.
- All application materials must be combined into a single PDF file, named as "LAST NAME – Project Title".
- The PDF file must contain a 500-1000 word abstract, a research plan with a timeline, and a CV with the contact information of two references.
- Applicants must also complete a short-answer form in the online application, responding to questions about their project objectives, dissemination plans, and target audience.
Required Documents
In order to be considered for the fellowship, the following documents are required to be submitted as part of the application:
- Abstract: A 500-1000 word abstract summarizing your research, including the research question(s), methodology, and its connection to academic freedom. The abstract must also explain how your findings will contribute to the understanding of academic freedom and its protection.
- Research Plan and Timeline: A detailed plan outlining your research process and how you will complete it over the course of the 10-month fellowship (December 2024 – September 2025).
- CV: Your curriculum vitae, which includes the contact information of two professional references who can speak to your qualifications for the fellowship. If you have not yet completed your final degree, include your expected date of completion.
Short Answer Form
In addition to the required documents, applicants are required to complete a short-answer form in the online application. This form includes the following questions:
- What are the specific objectives of your research and the end product?
- In what format(s) will your research findings be disseminated (e.g., journal article, webinar, podcast, conference presentation)?
- What is your strategy for disseminating the final product of your project?
- Who is the target audience for your findings?
- How will you measure the success of your project?
Important Deadlines
Make sure to submit your application before the deadline on October 22, 2024. The fellowship will run from December 2024 to September 2025, giving researchers ample time to complete their projects.
Further Information
If you have any questions or need further clarification about the application process, feel free to reach out via email at scholarsatrisk@nyu.edu.