The Scholars at Risk (SAR) in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is inviting applications for a remote research workshop/ fellowship for early career researchers working on academic freedom issues. The purpose of the fellowship is to support and encourage a global community of researchers in research, writing and/or teaching on academic freedom and/or related higher education values.
Over the course of the eight-month programme, from November 2021 to June 2022, fellows will complete their proposed project and participate in monthly remote, online workshop sessions and later prepare and deliver an online talk or webinar presentation of their work for SAR staff, network members, and guests (with appropriate security accommodations, as necessary).
In addition, recipients will have the opportunity to gain exposure to SAR’s programming and to network with SAR partner-experts on academic freedom issues.
Details on the workshop/ fellowship, including eligibility, are available here.
Degree level
An eight-month fellowship programme.
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Have a Masters or PhD degree received within the last 8 years;
- Be currently affiliated (research or teaching) with a higher education institution;
- Demonstrated interest in teaching, researching, or publishing on issues of academic freedom;
- Be committed to participate in 8-10 remote, online workshops and/or public webinars with co-recipients, SAR staff, network members, and guests.
What the Scholarship Offers
The programme is intended to provide a research stipend (USD $8000) and supportive professional community for researchers to develop and share related work leading to:
- A publishable article;
- New course offering;
- Workshop;
- Webinar;
- Conference presentation; or
- Other identified end product.
Application process
Applications should only be submitted online through the Mellon/SAR Academic Freedom Workshop and Fellowships website.
The following documents must be submitted with the application through the online application platform:
- 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 programme (November 2021-June 2022);
- CV, including publication history and names of professional references.
Contact
For further enquiries, please contact Robert Quinn, Executive Director, Scholars at Risk Network via email at
Deadlines
15 August 2021.
Results will be announced in October 2021.
Documents and links
- Mellon/SAR Academic Freedom Workshop and Fellowships website
- Mellon/SAR Academic Freedom Workshop and Fellowships application platform
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training
