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Welcome to the Mellon/SAR Academic Freedom FellowsSAR launched its newest cohort of Mellon/SAR Academic Freedom Fellows.Fellows will receive research stipends and professional support to work on projects related to academic freedom.The program includes eight months of virtual workshops and project...

June 2024   SAR's 'Courage to Think Award' will recognize 'the scholars of Ukraine' at SAR Global Congress 2024 ...

The update from Rob Quinn, SAR's Executive Director, offers a comprehensive summary of the accomplishments and challenges faced by the Scholars at Risk (SAR) network in 2024. SAR continues its critical mission to support at-risk scholars and uphold academic freedom worldwide.Key Highlights:Significa...

1. G20 Summit in Brazil Focuses on Global Economic RecoveryThe G20 summit held in Rio de Janeiro this month emphasized global economic recovery following disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts, inflation, and climate change. Discussions focused on sustainable development, digital...

 SAR News – March 2025Courage of Conviction Award:Scholars at Risk (SAR) received the Courage of Conviction Award from the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights on March 5, 2025. The award recognizes SAR’s efforts to advocate for academic freedom, monitor attacks on higher education, and...

Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference (Oct 9–10, NYU): Scholars at Risk (SAR) will host a regional meeting on protecting scholars and academic freedom, launching the Free to Think 2025 report, and celebrating SAR’s 25th anniversary.International Engagement: SAR staff will present at the EAIE Conference...

U.S. Academic Freedom ConcernsU.S. universities are facing increasing government influence over admissions, hiring, curricula, and speech policies.SAR has launched:A new bulletin tracking U.S.-specific academic freedom developments.Zoom calls/webinars for updates and expert input.The EDU Coalition...

Scholars at Risk (SAR) News Summary – May 20251. Pulitzer Prize for Mosab Abu TohaPalestinian poet and writer Mosab Abu Toha has been awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his essays in The New Yorker that chronicle life in Gaza during wartime. Now a visiting scholar in Syracuse, NY...

🗓️ 2025 US General Assembly – Registration OpenDates: October 8–10, 2025Location: New York UniversityRegister now: www.scholarsatrisk.org/event/sar-united-states-3rd-general-assemblyThe SAR 2025 US General Assembly will convene members, partners, and invited guests for discussions on the escalating...

Scholars at Risk (SAR) is currently seeking host institutions for scholars facing serious threats to their safety, academic freedom, and professional work. These individuals are highly qualified academics who have been displaced due to conflict, political repression, or targeted harassment. Hosting...