SAR’s 2025 Scholar Survey Report and Webinar
Posted January 7, 2026
The report illuminates the value of SAR’s work in creating academic opportunities of refuge, while also underlining areas where SAR, member universities, and partner organizations can expand upon the advice and resources provided. Key highlights include:
- Scholars report high levels of satisfaction with the SAR network
- A majority of scholars and alumni continue to work in academia
- Scholars note the invaluable impact of networking and learning a local language on taking meaningful steps towards re-establishing their academic careers in new locations
- Scholars also expressed gratitude for the support SAR staff and member universities provide, in some cases describing placements as “lifesaving”
In addition, scholars also provided recommendations for program improvements and how to make support even more sustainable across the network. Select recommendations
Read the full Scholar Survey Report
On March 5, 2026, Scholars at Risk hosted a webinar to discuss the results of the 2025 Scholar Survey Report:
During the webinar, we had presentations from SAR staff, scholars and university representatives, discussing the importance of investing in professional development, local language resources, and networking when considering best practices in supporting at-risk scholars.
We are grateful to SAR scholars and practitioners for sharing their vital perspectives with us through this survey. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarina Rosenthal at sarina.rosenthal@nyu.edu with any questions or suggestions related to this survey report or webinar.