Scholars at Risk

Through the Scholars at Risk program, begun in 2023, Yale invites scholars affected by conflict around the world to join our community, teach, learn, and prepare for their professional futures. Thus far, scholars and artists have been selected from countries and territories including Afghanistan, Belarus, Gaza, Haiti, Myanmar, Russia, and Sudan.

Read the recent invitation to faculty, calling for nominations for the Scholars at Risk program. 

Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) 

Yale’s OISS plays key roles in supporting students and scholars from conflict zones, including: 

• Assisting with challenging and stressful visa processes. 

• Helping with their initial transition to the U.S. and Yale, and offering continuous support throughout their time at the university. 

• Assisting with immigration options, such as obtaining permission to stay beyond their Yale programs. 

OISS also conducts continuous and direct outreach during crises, providing one-on-one support to students and scholars. During crises, OISS coordinates with the Office of the President and the Office of the Secretary and Vice President for Student Life to provide support to the community. 

Members of the community are also supported by faculty, staff, and offices in Yale College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the professional schools, who provide services, information, guidance, and leadership opportunities for students. Yale’s residential colleges, Cultural Centers, Chaplain’s Office, and numerous mental health resources also play a key role in offering services, support, and gathering spaces to those who are affected by conflict.