At-Risk Scholars and Professionals membership route
This membership route is currently open to applications. See this page for more information about the At-Risk Scholars and Professionals route to membership.
What is the ARSaP scheme?
The At-Risk Scholars and Professionals (ARSaP) scheme is a separate application route for membership to the UK Young Academy. It aims to support academics and professionals from marginalised and underrepresented communities to apply for membership at the UK Young Academy. It also provides skills development and amplifies their voices for positive change.
This initiative is part of a global programme successfully implemented by other Young Academies around the world. It is also part of a wider member-led project at the UK Young Academy.
What is the definition of ‘at-risk’?
In the context of the ARSaP scheme, an individual is considered ‘at-risk’ if they have been displaced due to forced exile or migration, or entry into the UK under refugee status.
Who is eligible for the ARSaP scheme?
The ARSaP scheme is a separate application route for membership to the UK Young Academy. It aims to support academics and professionals from marginalised and underrepresented communities to apply for membership at the UK Young Academy, provide skills development, and amplify their voices for positive change.
Any individual considered to be at-risk, whether due to forced exile or migration, is eligible to apply through the ARSaP route to membership. This includes, but is not limited to, current fellows or alumni of organisations such as the Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara), the Scholars at Risk Network (SAR), and the Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF) are eligible to apply. This also includes those from non-academic fields such as refugee engineers, refugee doctors and physicians, and other skilled professionals whose careers have been disrupted due to displacement or conflict.
Learn more about applying for UK Young Academy membership. Please contact us if you have any questions about the ARSaP scheme.
How is applying via ARSaP different to general membership?
In recognition of the alternative and potentially challenging circumstances of applicants to the ARSaP scheme, we have made two key changes to the application process:
- You do not need to provide a permanent address.
- You do not need to provide references in support of your application.
- We ask that you share on what basis you have a right to reside in the UK. This information is used at point of membership offer to assess your eligibility for membership, and will be stored and used in line with our privacy policy.
Applications to the ARSaP scheme are made through the same portal as our general applications. Further guidance on applying for membership through the UK Young Academy ARSaP scheme can be found below in the ARSaP applicant pack, including guidance on using the application portal.