The Ukrainian scientific diaspora can become one of the key resources for Ukraine’s recovery, its integration into the European Research Area, and the development of new international partnerships. This was discussed during the first meeting of the High-Level Committee of the Coalition for the Advancement of Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine.
Yevheniia Polishchuk took part in the meeting and presented the results of the Community of Interest “Engaging the Ukrainian Diaspora and Internationalization of Ukrainian Science”, as well as practical recommendations for engaging the potential of Ukrainian researchers abroad in Ukraine’s recovery and European integration.
🎥 Watch Yevheniia Polishchuk’s presentation during the meeting:
During her presentation, Yevheniia Polishchuk thanked the Government of Ukraine, the European Commission, the Government of Poland, and the members of the Committee for recognising science as one of the key drivers of the country’s recovery. She expressed special gratitude to the team of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for supporting the Ukrainian Science Diaspora community, as well as to the members of the Community of Interest, who worked together to develop practical mechanisms for engaging Ukrainian researchers abroad.
The following strategic priorities for 2026–2027 were identified:
- developing effective mechanisms for engaging and returning Ukrainian researchers;
- advancing the internationalisation of Ukrainian science through the potential of the scientific diaspora;
- strengthening science diplomacy and countering Russian disinformation in Europe.
The key message of the presentation was that the Ukrainian scientific diaspora is not only a community of professionals working in different countries. It is a network of knowledge, contacts, and opportunities capable of connecting Ukrainian institutions with the international research community, supporting joint projects, and strengthening Ukraine’s presence in the global scientific landscape.
Engaging the scientific diaspora should become not a temporary response to the challenges of the war, but an integral part of Ukraine’s long-term research and innovation strategy.