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New Call: Returning Experts for Ukraine’s Recovery

Uliana Zbezhkhovska, 04 September 2025

Diaspora2030, in cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Expert Fund Migration & Diaspora (FMD), has announced a special call for Ukrainian professionals who have gained education or professional experience in Germany and plan to return to Ukraine.

What the program offers:

  • support in employment with Ukrainian institutions and organizations;
  • financial assistance in the form of a salary top-up;
  • reimbursement of relocation costs;
  • training activities, networking, and opportunities for knowledge exchange.

Who can apply:

  • Ukrainian citizens who studied or worked in Germany for at least 12 months within the past five years;
  • those planning to return to Ukraine in the near future and start employment by March 1, 2026;
  • professionals who have returned to Ukraine within the past 12 months and are currently seeking or have just started employment.

Why it matters:

The program aims to involve highly qualified specialists in Ukraine’s recovery, bringing with them knowledge, modern experience, and international best practices. It is not only a chance to come back home but also an opportunity to become a driving force in the country’s development.

Application deadline – December 31, 2025.

Деталі конкурсу – на сайті Diaspora2030.