Threatened, Displaced or At-Risk Scholars
Northwestern faculty members wishing to support a threatened, displaced or at-risk scholar may apply for funding and resources using this application. This fund from the Buffett Institute is intended to supplement funds from other Northwestern departments and/or externally funded fellowships to generate a salary for the visitor that meets university standards. This fund is not intended for Research Visitors, who are not employees of the university and are unpaid. You can apply here to host a research visitor.
Outside organizations that support threatened, displaced or at-risk visiting scholars include:
- The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund. Year-long matching fellowship up to $25,000, renewable up to three years, with additional benefits and resources.
- Scholars at Risk Network (SAR). SAR typically does not offer fellowship or research funding but does offer emergency funding and case management support.
Applications are currently closed. If you would like to be added to a notification list when the next cycle opens, please email us at scholarsatrisk@northwestern.edu.
Questions?
- Please contact scholarsatrisk@northwestern.edu if you need assistance with this application process.
Eligibility
This application is open to all Northwestern faculty members.
Review Criteria
The grant is open to scholars at risk in any geographic region. The committee will consider representation of scholars at risk at Northwestern across geographic regions and disciplines in making award decisions, and priority will be given to applicants who have received outside funding that requires institutional matching.
Application Details
Applicants must complete the Buffett Institute's application, which will be released when the new cycle is announced.
A committee composed of members of the Buffett Institute’s Global and Faculty Advisory Councils will review applications and provide recommendations to Buffett’s Executive Director Deborah Cohen, who approves requests. Buffett will notify applicants of decisions within four weeks.