The Scholars at Risk Network (SAR) continues to provide vital support and resources for scholars facing threats worldwide. Below are notable upcoming opportunities and events for scholars and institutions engaged in defending academic freedom:
- Themis Program for Scholars in the United States (France)
The Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH) offers 2-3 month research residencies in France to scholars based in the US. The program aims to foster international academic exchange and support scholars at risk. Application deadline: June 30, 2025.
Details: https://www.fmsh.fr/appels/programme-themis-us-scholars - University of Portsmouth – BaL Scholars at Risk (SAR) Bursary Program (UK)
This fully funded three-year PhD scholarship program invites applications from scholars at risk or those from states in crisis. The program is administered by the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Portsmouth. Application deadline: June 30, 2025.
Details and application: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/our-research-degrees-subject-areas - SEACAF Regional Conference “Reclaiming the Space” (Bangkok, Thailand)
The Southeast Asia Coalition for Academic Freedom (SEACAF) will hold its inaugural regional conference from November 3-4, 2025. The conference will focus on challenges and opportunities in protecting academic freedom across Southeast Asia. Call for proposals deadline: June 30, 2025.
More information: https://seacaf.org/regional-conference/ - Call for Abstracts: Speech Suppression and Expression – A Global Taxonomy
The Congress of Nations and States (CNS) invites submissions for a volume exploring global speech suppression, with a focus on Indigenous and minority rights. Abstract submissions are due by July 31, 2025.
Submit abstracts here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNOfSm7foFDu3AGW15rmP5yrpkj9FnaYpEaQwYb8sHw0qI8g/viewform
Upcoming SAR & Partner Events
- Webinar: The Right to Participate in and Benefit from Science
June 11, 2025 | Organized by the International Science Council’s Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science. SAR’s Senior Advocacy Officer will present on Free to Think 2024.
Details: https://council.science/events/the-right-to-science/ - Academic Freedom Under Threat – Online Discussion
June 17, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM (CEST) - SAR United States General Assembly
October 9-10, 2025 | New York University
For a comprehensive list of resources and events, visit:
https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/scholar-resources/
https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/events/