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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→.
Helmholtz Association
We will once again provide funding from the Initiative and Networking Fund to offer people from Ukraine transitional professional prospects in Germany. In justified exceptional cases, funds can also be granted to refugee scientists from Russia or Belarus. In doing so, the Helmholtz Association is fulfilling its social obligation to offer transitional professional prospects to refugees.
University of Basel – Faculty Fund for Ukrainian Researchers at Risk
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Basel is providing qualified individuals who have fled Ukraine (Status S) with the opportunity to continue their academic activities and research projects at the Faculty on an interim basis.
Università Degli Studi di Padova: Visiting Scholars
The Unipd Scholars Rescue Fund offers research fellowships for Ukrainian scholars and other nationalities who are entitled to international protection.
The University of Texas – Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies – Resources for Students and Scholars from Ukraine
This website gives an overview of emergency resources available to students and scholars from Ukraine at the University of Texas.
ISPP Support for Scholars Under Threat
We have recently offered emergency support to 16 scholars under threat from Turkey from the generous donations of ISPP members. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any more applications to the emergency fund until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.
EDUFI Fellowship for Doctoral Students from Ukraine
EDUFI Fellowship for doctoral students from Ukraine provides doctoral level students from Ukraine the opportunity to continue their academic work in Finland and supports the academic community and the reconstruction of higher education system in Ukraine.
Leopoldina Ukraine Distinguished Fellowship
The German National Academy of Sciences introduces a special fellowship for scientists from Ukraine who have their careers in science endangered or interrupted by the war to resume or continue their research activities, and remain in academia.
Dubnow Institut – Opportunities for Ukrainian Scholars
The Dubnow Institute offers:
1. short-term fellowships for Ukrainian researchers (PhD students and Post-Docs) of Jewish Studies/History for up to 3 months.
2. to host Ukrainian Researchers with support by the Volkswagenstiftung, Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Philipp Schwartz-Initiative, DFG: Walter-Benjamin-Programm.
Cara (the Council for At-Risk Academics)
Cara (the Council for At-Risk Academics) provides urgently-needed help to academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and many who choose to work on in their home countries despite serious risks. Cara also supports higher education institutions whose work is at risk or compromised.
Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History – Fellowships for Art Historians
The BHMPI has created the #ScienceForUkraine Art History Fellowships, a dedicated call for application by researchers in the field of art history who are at risk in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus, independently from their nationality.
Academy in Exile
Academy in Exile offers scholars who are threatened in their home countries because of their academic or civic engagement for human rights, peace and democracy the opportunity to resume their research abroad.
AcademicsNLforUkraine – Opportunities for Ukrainian Academics in the Netherlands
This platform gives an overview of available workplaces and facilities (paid and unpaid positions) at Dutch academic institutions for Ukrainian academics, researchers and scientists.
University of Zagreb – Opportunities for Students and Staff Members from Ukraine
The website of the University of Zagreb provides an overview of study and work opportunities for Ukrainian students and staff members at the university.
University of Warsaw – Institute of Sociology
The Institute of Sociology of the University of Warsaw invites Ukrainian students to participate in their courses (as “free listeners”).
University of South-Eastern Norway – Study and Work Places for Ukrainian Refugees
USN offers higher education, work practice and facilities for Ukrainian refugees.
University of South Carolina – Displaced Scholar Inquiry Form
In an effort to support graduate students and other scholars who have been impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war and who wish to continue their studies or academic work here in the U.S., the University of South Carolina has implemented a process to admit students into a select number of graduate or professional programs and/or to support the work of visiting scholars in a research or teaching capacity.
University of Humanistic Studies – Study Places for Ukrainian Students in the Netherlands
The University of Humanistic Studies offers study places and access to the internet at the University in Utrecht as well as a mentor to help students with their next steps.
Ukraine Take Shelter
This platform offers an overview of available shelter opportunities for Ukrainian refugees. It provides you with an overview of available guest families / living space per city.
You have a Friend in Me – Polish Mentor Offers to Ukrainian High School and University Students
You Have A Friend In Me is a program created by Polish youth to help our Ukrainian peers (high school and university students). Our activities focus on two areas: simple, friendly support (in the form of a conversation, a walk, a coffee together) as well as help at school or university (introduction to the education system, application support, assistance in adaptation to a new place).
Working in Germany
This government website offers information on living, studying, and working in Germany. It also offers information on visa and residency regulations.