Membership

Scholars at Risk membership is open to accredited higher education institutions worldwide. Benefits of SAR membership include:

• clearly demonstrating commitment to academic freedom and related values;
• increasing solidarity among universities;
• access to courageous and inspiring educators for academic visits and public events;
• links with international higher education institutions;
• faculty development opportunities;
• internship opportunities for students;
• opportunities for faculty and staff to participate in the SAR mentorship program;
• help from SAR staff in applying for IIE Scholar Rescue Fund fellowships;
• help from SAR staff in counseling scholar-visitors about relocation, adjustment, job searching and post-visit transitions;
• voting privileges at the SAR annual meeting and other member meetings;
• eligibility for election to the SAR board
• one complimentary registration and additional discounted registrations at SAR conferences and events;
• subscription to the SAR newsletter and discounts on SAR publications; and
• listing in the SAR member directory, website and annual report.

Academic associations and other organizations sharing common interest in academic freedom and related values are invited to join as affiliates. Individuals are invited to join Friends of Scholars at Risk.