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The “Ukrainian Science Diaspora” initiative invites researchers to take part in the pilot phase of the Mentorship Program!

Uliana Zbezhkhovska, 29 April 2025

The "Ukrainian Science Diaspora" initiative is launching a pilot mentorship program to support and empower researchers working in Ukraine. Our goal is to strengthen collaboration between Ukrainian scientists both within the country and abroad.

Eligible mentees include:

  • Ukrainian scientists working in Ukraine
  • Staff of universities, research institutes, and analytical centers
  • - Specialists in the following fields: Chemical Sciences, Chemical Engineering and Nanotechnology; Natural and Medical Sciences; Biological Sciences and Healthcare; Mathematics, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering; Economics and Business

What you will receive:

- Individual mentorship from an experienced mentor within the Ukrainian science diaspora cohort

- Access to international professional networks

- Opportunities to develop research projects

- Support in preparing the publication of research results

What we expect from participants:

  • - Motivation for professional growth
  • - Willingness to collaborate in partnership with a mentor
  • - Interest in the development of Ukrainian science
  • - Willingness to attend regular online meetings (1+ hour per week)

- Duration of the pilot program: 3 months (February–April 2025)

Participation in the program is free of charge.

⚡️ Since this is a pilot project, the number of spots is limited. If you don’t make it into the first group of participants - don’t be discouraged! We will definitely invite you to take part in the next phases of the program.

📝 Submit an application

Application deadline: January 15, 2025

For additional inquiries, please contact: ukrdiaspora@nauka.gov.ua