Mellon Foundation fellowships support 9 displaced scholars

Columbia Global is pleased to introduce nine scholars who have been awarded the 2024-2025 Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship for early-career displaced scholars whose work has been disrupted by conflict or crisis in their home countries. The one-year fellowship offers support and resources for scholars to continue their studies, enhance their research capabilities, broaden their professional networks, and advance their careers in academia.

"We are honored to support these remarkable scholars who have demonstrated resilience and dedication in their pursuit of knowledge despite the challenges of displacement," said Wafaa El-Sadr, executive vice president of Columbia Global. "Their work not only enriches their respective fields but also contributes to the broader understanding of displacement and the profound impacts these issues have on societies worldwide."

The work of the new cohort of Emerging Fellows will explore issues such as the intersection of gender and culture in Yemen, digital divides and social inequalities in Chile, and advocating for refugees in Nairobi.

This year, Columbia Global is expanding the program with generous support from the Mellon Foundation. Fellows will now be hosted at Columbia Global Centers in Amman, Nairobi, and Santiago, building on the success of a four-year program at the Amman Global Center, which has supported 25 scholars since it began in 2020.

The 2024-2025 Emerging Scholars cohort represent diverse disciplines and parts of the world, all demonstrating a profound commitment to their field and their scholarship. Over the next year, each scholar will undertake research projects, supported by Columbia faculty mentors, and participate in scholarly presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions to address the most pressing challenges of our time.

The Emerging Scholars Fellowship is an essential part of Columbia Global’s mission to address the complex global challenges of displacement and migration. Through programs like this, Columbia Global seeks to create opportunities for scholars worldwide, especially those whose academic journeys have been disrupted by displacement.

Editor's note: A version of this article was originally published by Columbia Global Centers.