The International Scholars at Risk (SAR) Network is a worldwide association of over 500 universities, research institutions and other scientific organizations dedicated to helping threatend researchers and promoting scientific freedom.
Technical University of Darmstadt is a founding member of the German section of the Scholars at Risk Network (SAR Germany Section).
The aim of this alliance is to ensure an exchange of experience and knowledge on the situation of at risk researchers in Germany and to provide support and protection at the member institutions.
SAR Germany-Section,
Founding Statement
"In joining Scholars at Risk, German academic leadership, faculty, students and staff send a strong message of solidarity with scholars and universities in situations where academic freedom is restricted and research, publication, teaching and learning are repressed".
Philipp Schwartz-Initiative of the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation
Funding of research projects by threatend researchers
The Philipp Schwartz Initiative gives universities and research institutions in Germany the opportunity to host at risk researchers for 24 months as part of a full fellowship.
PSI - next round of applications
The application period for the 13th round of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's Philipp Schwartz Initiative has ended.
Please visit this website regularly for the latest information on the next round of applications.
Further information can be found on the website of the Philipp Schwartz Initiative.
“HessenFonds”-Scholarships for Refugees and Victims of Persecution
Funding of highly qualified students, PhD-students and researchers
The Hessian ministry of higher education, research, science and the arts gives out 12-month scholarships to highly gifted and well performing students and scientists who have a background as refugee or victim of persecution in form of the HessenFonds
HessenFonds - funding starting from April 2025
The application period for funding from April 2025 has ended.
Please visit this website regularly for the latest information on the next round of applications.
Scholarships are awarded in the two funding lines
- for refugee students, doctoral candidates and scientists
- for doctoral candidates and scientists persecuted or at risk in their home countries
Further information can be found on the website of the Hessian ministry of higher education, research, science and the arts.Contact us for more information and support.
