The Ukrainian Science Diaspora initiative is preparing to launch a new cycle of the “Science Diaspora for Ukraine” Mentorship Program, which will start in March 2026 and will be exclusively focused on researchers in the field of economic sciences.
The mentorship program connects Ukrainian scholars working in Ukraine with experienced researchers from the Ukrainian science diaspora based at international academic institutions. Its goal is to support the professional development of Ukrainian researchers and help them integrate into the global research community.
In 2025–2026, two cycles of the mentorship program were successfully implemented. During this period 15 mentorship teams were formed; 24 mentees and 15 mentors took part in the program; participants published scientific articles, including in Scopus-indexed journals; participants secured international grants and fellowships, including Fulbright, FEBS, and GMAF; partnerships were initiated between Ukrainian universities and higher education institutions in the EU and the United States.
In their feedback, participants especially highlight the practical value of mentorship, support in preparing publications and grant applications, and the sense of belonging to the international academic community, even under wartime conditions. More details and participant feedback are available here: https://ukrdiaspora.nauka.gov.ua/en/mentorship-about/
The upcoming cycle of the mentorship program will focus on economic research and will involve the formation of up to 20 mentorship pairs. Participants will work on applied research projects, scientific publications, international grant applications, and the development of cooperation with leading universities and research institutions abroad.
How to Get Involved?
For mentees:
Registration for participation in the program is open until February 16, 2026, via the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qi3JKSK60-2oFAm2_KSJKqdJ2d21T46AfJKtypMHEis/edit
For mentors:
Researchers interested in joining the program as mentors are invited to contact us at ukrdiaspora@nauka.gov.ua or join the Ukrainian Science Diaspora network here: https://ukrdiaspora.nauka.gov.ua/en/login/
We invite economists and members of the science diaspora to join the program and work together to strengthen economic research and the international presence of Ukrainian science.