On 4 November 2026, the NGO “Ukrainian Science Diaspora” launched the first cohort of its mentorship programme for research hubs – a new strand of the programme Science Diaspora for Ukraine.
For us, this is a meaningful result: 19 mentorship pairs have been formed, in which experienced Ukrainian diaspora researchers will work side by side with research teams in Ukraine. The first wave runs from 4 November 2026 to 4 February 2027.
Over three months, each pair will work on the goals set by the hub team itself: developing international partnerships, preparing joint research and publications, launching grant initiatives, finding new opportunities, and expanding their professional network.
Recruitment continues – join the next wave
We are continuing to recruit research hubs for Wave II of the mentorship (February – April 2027). If your team hasn’t created a research hub yet, now is the time — so you can join the next cohort.
How to create a research hub: https://ukrdiaspora.nauka.gov.ua/uk/hubs/how-to/
More about the mentorship: https://ukrdiaspora.nauka.gov.ua/uk/mentorship-about/
Register on the platform: https://ukrdiaspora.nauka.gov.ua/uk/signup
The mentorship programme is run by the NGO “Ukrainian Science Diaspora” together with the “Innovative University” NGO, within the project Science Diaspora and Diplomacy: Building Bridges of Solidarity with Ukraine, supported by the International Renaissance Foundation. 🇺🇦