Knowledge should know no borders, and academic communities worldwide must stand together in solidarity with at-risk scholars. In response to the increasing challenges faced by scholars in conflict zones, several organizations have dedicated their efforts to providing support and safe havens. Here we summarize a list of the most well-known organizations in this regard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scholars at Risk (SAR) (https:\/\/www.scholarsatrisk.org\/<\/a>)<\/strong>: An international network that provides sanctuary and advocates for academic freedom, SAR assists scholars facing grave threats by arranging temporary research and teaching positions within its network of institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF) (https:\/\/www.scholarrescuefund.org\/<\/a>)<\/strong>: This program offers fellowships to academics under threat, facilitating temporary academic positions at partnering institutions worldwide, allowing scholars to continue their work in safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) (https:\/\/www.cara.ngo\/<\/a>)<\/strong>: Since 1933, CARA has been providing urgent support to academics in danger, offering financial aid, legal advice, and placement assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Institute of International Education\u2019s Artist Protection Fund (APF) (https:\/\/www.iie.org\/programs\/artist-protection-fund\/<\/a>)<\/strong>: Though primarily focused on artists, this fund also supports scholars in the arts, helping them to escape from harm and continue their work in safe environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg Fund for Persecuted Scholars (https:\/\/www.bwstiftung.de\/de\/programm\/baden-wuerttemberg-fonds-fuer-verfolgte-wissenschaftler<\/a>)<\/strong>: Provides financial support to highly qualified scientists who are at risk or have already fled, offering placements in German universities and research institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The New University in Exile Consortium (https:\/\/newuniversityinexileconsortium.org\/<\/a>)<\/strong>: An initiative of The New School in New York City, this consortium is a growing group of universities and colleges committed to hosting and supporting at-risk scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n