IIE-SRF announces the opening of IIE-SRF Europe! Scheduled to open in the autumn of 2021, the office will be located in Brussels, Belgium.

IIE-SRF Europe will enable IIE-SRF to establish physical roots on the continent that has played an essential role in our efforts to support threatened and displaced scholars, particularly in recent years. While IIE-SRF’s partnerships span six continents, partners across Europe have been integral to the program’s work. Since 2002, IIE-SRF has partnered with 139 higher education institutions in 22European countries to support 179 fellows from 30 countries. In 2020, nearly one-third of IIE-SRF's placements were inside Europe.

IIE-SRF Europe will lead a new initiative that gives host partners the opportunity to apply for research funding related to human rights, academic freedom, or other pressing issues that lead to the displacement of academics globally, whether in the context of targeted threats or protracted conflict and higher education emergencies. The initiative is inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Vartan Gregorian, a renowned leader in global higher education and a champion of IIE-SRF’s work. More details will be provided about the initiative in autumn 2021.

Find out more about IIE-SRF Europe here.