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This database contains emergency contacts as well as emergency funding opportunities for scholars and students in the fields of the Social Sciences and Humanities.
For artists and cultural workers, journalists, lawyers and human rights activists at risk. From Ukraine, as well as for those at risk from other East-Central, Eastern European and Central-Asian localities. If you are searching for academic opportunities in other areas, such as Natural Sciences or IT, please register them at Science for Ukraine→.
If you have an opportunity available that can be added to our database, then please register it here→.
E-editiones / TEI Consortium – Small Grants for Ukrainian Scholars
e-editiones and the TEI Consortium in collaboration with Archives Online and JinnTec announce a small grant program aiming to help scholars of Ukrainian cultural heritage to continue their work that has been disrupted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We urge other institutions to support this call so we can offer funding for more of our colleagues affected by the war.
Any scholar who had to leave Ukraine or relocate within Ukrainian territory because of the war and is working on sources broadly conceived as textual cultural heritage and plans to make data and results openly available.
New University of Exile Consortium – Support for Ukrainian Scholars
New University in Exile Consortium programs are meant to instill a sense of belonging to an intellectual community and to decrease the sense of isolation and dislocation which exiled scholars suffer.
Employ Ukraine
This platform connects international businesses with Ukrainian professionals working remotely.
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) – Walter Benjamin Programme
The German Research Foundation supports refugee researchers in applying for a position at a German research institution under the existing Walter Benjamin Programme (see form 50.10). The aim of the funding is to integrate them into the academic system in Germany. Proposals may be submitted under this programme from all disciplines, and you are free to choose the subject of your research.
AAJR-Fordham-NYPL Fellowship for Ukrainian Scholars
The American Academy for Jewish Research, the New York Public Library, and the Center for Jewish Studies at Fordham University invite applications for fellowships from scholars affected by the current war in Ukraine. Funding is primarily available for scholars in Jewish studies from any area of research, while additional funding will support scholars in any field of Slavic Studies. The fellowship’s goal is to provide support and remote access to resources for scholars in need affected by the war.
The fellowships consist of a $5000 stipend, remote access to library resources at Fordham and the NYPL, especially NYPL’s Dorot Jewish Division and the Slavic collection, and networking with faculty members within the AAJR and Fordham University. When feasible, fellows will share their work with the members of the AAJR and learning community of the Center for Jewish Studies at Fordham University and the New York Public Library.
Vytautas Magnus University – Support for Ukrainian Students
Vytautas Magnus University is lending a helping hand to Ukrainians. In 2020, a support fund was established at VMU for the students who suffered from state repression in Belarus. From now on, this fund will also support the students who have suffered from military operations in Ukraine.
Study in Estonia – Support for Ukrainian Students
This website provides an overview of support offered to Ukrainian students by universities in Estonia. The support ranges from accommodation, study places and access to facilities to scholarships.
KONE Foundation – Emergency Residencies for Ukrainian Artists and Art Professionals in Finland
Emergency residencies are open for requests as long as there are available places. The priority is to respond to the urgent need for accommodation for artists and art professionals who are fleeing from or have been displaced due to the war in Ukraine. Both short and long stays in Finland are provided for individuals and families.
Homes for Ukraine – Useful Websites
This document contains an overview of websites which provide information on housing, visa applications, travel within the EU, banking, learning and teaching resources (such as remote school opportunities). The focus is on help within the UK, but the document also contains information on other European countries.
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences – Accommodations for Ukrainian Scientists
The Management Board of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences believes that in the 21st century solving political problems through military actions is absolutely unacceptable and in a gesture of solidarity makes its hotel in Sofia and its holiday base in Varna available to accommodate Ukrainian scientists and their families.
Help UA – Accommodations
This website offers an overview of available free accommodation for Ukrainian refugees, with a focus on Poland, Germany and Switzerland.
Working in Germany: Government Website for Qualified Professionals
Working in Germany is the German government’s portal for skilled workers from around the world. The portal, which can be browsed in a variety of different languages, offers information for those interested in moving to Germany – starting with preparations in the home country, to the actual move, to the first steps to be taken in Germany. The website offers information on working, studying, visa and residence related questions.
Ranarod – Emergency Information on Leaving the Russian Federation (in Russian)
In this Telegram channel information is shared on how to leave the Russian Federation. It is frequently updated.
Honest University for Belarusian Academics and Students
If you have worked or studied at universities or state-run scientific institutions in Belarus and are or have been affected by repression, you can get legal and financial help via this platform.
Leaving the Russian Federation: Emergency Information (in Russian)
This website gives an overview of emergency information and contacts for people leaving the Russian Federation. It is frequently updated.
Dorogie kollegi – Channel for Displaced Scholars (in Russian)
Дорогие коллеги — это канал взаимопомощи для displaced scholars: студентов и ученых из Украины, России и Беларуси, которые были вынуждены или чувствуют необходимость уехать в другие страны из-за военных действий или политического преследования на родине. Мы собираем информацию о возможностях для displaced scholars в Telegram-канале, делимся нашими знаниями и опытом составления заявок на гранты, стипендии, места в магистратурах и аспирантурах.
Shalash Academy – Help for Children (in Russian)
Рекомендации от специалистов фонда «Шалаш», работающего с приемными детьми, в краткое форме описывающие основные трудности в детском поведении и предлагающие стратегии конструктивного действия.
Telehelp Ukraine – Medical and Legal Assistance for Ukrainians
Telehelp Ukraine connects Ukrainians in need of medical care to doctors in the United States and around the world. A large cohort of doctors from the United States and around the world who specialize in various diseases provide free medical advice to Ukrainian patients.
Russian Anti-War Committee – Support Group
This initiative supports immigrants who left Russia as a result of the war against Ukraine.
Post_Trevoga – Psychotherapy (in Russian)
Телеграм-канал с советами и полезными ссылками от практикующей психотерапевтки.