EU allocates €4.5 million for 324 Ukrainian scientists’ projects to pursue their research

To provide continuous support to Ukrainian research, the Commission has tripled the initial budget of the EURIZON Fellowship Programme to €4.5 million under Horizon Europe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought daily challenges to researchers. The constant threat of attacks on critical infrastructure, as well as the impossibility of travelling and the reduction of state funding has hindered research progress. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian scientists remain committed to their work.

The EURIZON Fellowship Programme is expected to have significant positive impacts on the work of Ukrainian researchers, including the opportunity to restart their projects, conduct cutting-edge research, establish stable contact with international partners, and broaden research dissemination. The Fellowship Programme will also allow them to reduce stress, help solve family difficulties, access foreign university libraries, retain IT specialists, and identify trends and best practices in public management.

In total, 65 projects, including 324 Ukrainian scientists will benefit from the Fellowship Programme. Some have already begun their activity, with the last group of projects receiving their grants and starting as of 1 May.

The projects will carry out their research in all scientific domains and will be conducted in collaboration with European Research Infrastructures.

Background

In April 2023, the EU-funded EURIZON project launched their Fellowship Programme ‘Remote Research Grants for Researchers from Ukraine’. The goal was to offer short-term fellowships lasting 6 or 12 months to vulnerable researchers. The Fellowship Programme funds research projects conducted in collaboration with European Research Infrastructures.

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