#   Scholars at Risk 

 



##  The Scholars at Risk (SAR) Program 

The Scholars at Risk (SAR) Program at Harvard is dedicated to helping scholars, artists, writers, and public intellectuals from around the world escape persecution and continue their work by providing academic fellowships at Harvard University. Risk may be related to the scholar's work, but it may also be a consequence of other factors, including the scholar's ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or political opinions. Founded in 2001 as an independent member of the International Scholars at Risk Network, SAR at Harvard relies on the generosity of private donors and the Office of the President to carry out its crucial and often life-saving mission.

  
**Deadline for Applications & Nominations for Fellowships for the 2026-2026 Academic Year: Extended to January 15, 2026**



 

 



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#  Featured Stories 

“If I don’t write, I become sick.”



 

 [Six Writers at Risk Discuss Their Work During Gathering at Harvard chevron\_right](http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/six-writers-at-risk-discuss-their-work-during-gathering-at-harvard/) 

 

       ![Harvard SAR Panel](/sites/g/files/omnuum926/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/scholarsatrisk/files/041917_scholars_risk_267_605_main.jpg?itok=OlSxrYVL) 

 

 



 

 



 

##  Latest News 

 



  [### National Conference on Wilderness and Travel Medicine Benefitting Harvard SAR

 ](http://www.wilderness-medicine.com/default.asp?pg=santafe) March 04, 2017 

 

   [### The Harvard Crimson: "A Safe Haven for Scholars at Risk" 

 ](http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2016/12/14/scholars-at-risk-harvard/) December 14, 2016 

 

   [### Harvard Gazette: "Out of the Wolf's Mouth" - Jorge Olivera Discusses His Work and Life in Cuba

 ](http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2016/12/out-of-the-wolfs-mouth/) December 06, 2016 

 

  

 

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