The worldwide Scholars at Risk network (SAR) supports threatened scientists in resuming their research activities. This is done by arranging teaching positions in the countries of refuge, counselling and career support.
The network primarily supports lecturers and researchers with a doctorate - in exceptional cases also at MA/MS level - as well as professors.

The Scholars at Risk network has defined the threat requirements as follows:

• the applicant must be exposed to a high direct risk
• directly threatened (including the threat) of violence, torture, unlawful detention or prosecution.

The creation and placement of the positions for the researchers takes place within the SAR university network. In most cases, these are funded by the host universities. The SAR does not usually offer fellowships or research grants.

Regarding an allowance for the family of the scholarship holder, this will vary from case to case. This depends on various factors. Among other things, immigration restrictions of the country of refuge play a role.

Since the SAR does not offer permanent positions, it is possible to look for further positions through the network after the end of the temporary position if the threat in the country of origin persists.

More information and the application portal of the Scholar at Risk Network can be found here.