Academic mobility
Academic mobility
“Erasmus+” offers opportunities for academic mobility and partnerships in more than 150 countries worldwide. Ukraine is a partner in the program, so Ukrainian students, researchers, and professionals can apply and participate in the competitive selection process.
"Erasmus+" includes two types of academic mobility:
– Exchange programs. These programs offer short-term study opportunities (for undergraduates, master’s students, master’s candidates, and doctoral candidates), as well as internships, work placements, or teaching assignments (for faculty members). The grant covers students’ room and board expenses and faculty members’ daily expenses.
– Master’s programs. Scholarships for master’s degree programs at European universities. Program duration: 1–2 years. The grant fully covers all students’ study-related expenses and includes a monthly stipend of 1,000 euros.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates receive a dual degree.
Master's programs are open to students as well as faculty members who intend to teach.
Requirements:
– Ukrainian citizenship;
– knowledge of a foreign language and a relevant certificate;
– academic performance (for students);
– lack of sponsorship from another educational program;
– You may participate in the program only once.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for students, graduates, graduate students, young researchers, and scholars. There are various scholarship programs ranging in duration from one week to two years. The application deadline for most programs is in the fall.
Requirements for receiving a scholarship:
- Select one of the scholarship programs. Please note that you may apply for only one program.
- Fill out the online application form on the DAAD website.
- Upload the forms with the required documents online.
- Please send the set of documents in hard copy.
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
You can view a list of all scholarship programs on the official website www.daad-ukraine.org.
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine offers scholarships for study in the U.S., exchange programs, and internships, and sponsors various training sessions, consultations, and grants. American centers—"America House" in Kyiv and "Window on America"—operate in many regions of Ukraine.
These organizations host a variety of events, such as presentations by experts, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, film screenings, English conversation club meetings, and more.
There are two centers in Mykolaiv: “Window on America” at the Mykolaiv Regional Universal Scientific Library and the “Window on America for Future Leaders” center at the Sh. Kober and V. Khomenko Central City Library for Children.
The website of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine also features a list of scholarships and cultural, educational, and professional exchange programs.
The Embassy provides grants for the following areas of activity:
— Democracy Foundation Project Competition;
— The development of Ukrainian media;
— Book Translation Program;
— Academic and educational programs;
— Cultural and youth programs;
— Expanding the institute’s media capabilities;
— Monitoring of proceedings before the High Anti-Corruption Court.
More detailed information about the programs can be found on the official website of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.
The Fulbright Program has been operating in Ukraine since 1992.
"Fulbright" is an opportunity for students, teachers, and researchers to participate in an internship in the United States.
The following exchange programs are available in Ukraine:
– “Fulbright Graduate Student Program”: Master’s degree studies at a U.S. university. Open to students in their final years of study and recent graduates of higher education institutions. Program duration: 1–2 years. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree.
–“Fulbright Research and Development Program”: conducting research at U.S. universities. For young faculty members, professors, and researchers. Program duration: 6–9 months. Requirements: under 40 years of age, with at least 2 years of professional experience.
–“Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program”: an internship in Ukrainian language instruction. For young teachers and researchers. Program duration: 9 months. Requirements: a bachelor’s degree.
– “Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program”: conducting research at U.S. universities, research centers, libraries, museums, archives, and similar institutions. Open to candidates of sciences, doctors of sciences, researchers, and specialists. Program duration: 3–9 months.
–“The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program”: establishing and developing academic and cultural cooperation at colleges and universities in the United States. For researchers and specialists in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
–“U.S. Fulbright ScholarProgram”: grants for teaching, conducting research, and tutoring or research at higher education institutions and research organizations in Ukraine. For American educators, researchers, and experts. Program duration: 5–10 months.
–“Fulbright Specialist Program”: delivering lectures, participating in academic programs and conferences, conducting workshops, etc. For educational and academic institutions in Ukraine. Program duration: 2–6 months.
"Horizon 2020" – a program funded by the EU to promote science and innovation.
The program's main objectives:
— Make Europe an attractive destination for world-class researchers;
— To promote innovation and competitiveness in European industry and business;
— To address the most pressing issues facing contemporary European society through science.
Based on the above objectives, our program activities focus on the following areas:
— Cutting-edge science that is open to high-quality individual and research projects in all fields of study, including the humanities;
— Leadership in industries where the development of new technologies and materials is funded, including space research; in addition, this area of activity offers financial instruments to support innovation in small and medium-sized businesses;
— Social needs, with a wide range of research projects aimed at improving the quality of transportation, food, healthcare and safety systems, European identity, and cultural heritage.
The program's priority areas are agriculture, space, innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises, data processing, and biological and information technologies.
At the same time, the majority of the funds are spent on financing research related to environmental protection (demographics, food and biotechnology, water treatment, and green transportation).
Project sponsorship is awarded on a competitive basis.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID in Ukraine) – a U.S. government agency that provides assistance to many countries around the world, including Ukraine.
Promoting freedom, peace, and prosperity is at the heart of the agency’s mission.
Through its work, USAID supports countries in emergencies, provides essential resources, promotes improved living standards and the democratization of society, offers assistance during humanitarian crises, and helps countries develop independently.
As part of its cooperation with Ukraine, USAID implements projects and supports initiatives designed to promote Ukraine’s development in various sectors, including economic and social development, health care, democracy, anti-corruption efforts, and more.
Using websites www.grants.gov and www.fbo.gov you can find official information about open competitions and grants.
All project details, requirements, and the amount of sponsorship are listed in the announcements.
“Mitacs Canada Internship” – a research internship program for third-year students from around the world, including Ukraine. The internship lasts 12 weeks at one of Canada’s universities.
The research projects may cover various fields of science, and students will be assisted by qualified researchers from leading universities.
Program participants will have the opportunity to:
— to collaborate with Canadian researchers on a joint project;
— spend 12 weeks in Canada;
— reimbursement of accommodation and meal expenses;
— admission to a Canadian university as part of an internship;
— support and assistance for students at the university;
— attending various events, workshops, and seminars;
— a certificate confirming participation in the program.
Required documents:
— Online application;
— Summary;
— A letter of recommendation from a professor or academic advisor;
— A document certifying academic performance (with grades).
A prerequisite is proficiency in English or French.
"German Business Internship Program for Ukraine" offers internships and work placements abroad for undergraduate and graduate students from Ukrainian universities. Program participants will have the opportunity to work at top companies in Germany, familiarize themselves with their corporate culture and organizational structure, enhance their professional knowledge and skills, gain valuable experience, and improve their resumes for future employment. In addition, the internship includes a stipend of 500 euros per month or a salary (depending on the company).
Requirements for applicants:
— be a student in their third through fifth year of study, a graduate of a higher education institution, or a graduate student under the age of 30;
— Knowledge of English; knowledge of German is not required, but it would be an advantage.
The selection process consists of three stages:
— submitting an online application;
— an interview with a program representative;
— an interview with a company representative.
Candidates who have successfully completed all three stages will begin their internship on March 1. The program runs annually.
State Fund for Regional Development – a government program aimed at the socioeconomic development of Ukraine and its regions. The Fund sponsors projects on a competitive basis in accordance with the development strategies of the regions from which they are submitted.
The projects focus on areas such as education, sports, healthcare, water supply, electricity supply, culture, social protection, and others.
An important condition of the project is its co-financing from local budgets.
You can register and find more detailed information about the program and the fund’s current calls for proposals on the official website of the State Fund for Regional Development.
"Confucius Institute" at the K.D. Ushynsky South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University is accepting applications for its linguistics and cultural studies program.
The main objective and outcome of the project is to provide scholarships for study at a Chinese university for one academic semester or one academic year.
While participating in the project, students will be able to attend classes in martial arts, printing, and other subjects.
The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, and health insurance, and also includes a monthly stipend. Students who receive the scholarship will be responsible for paying for their round-trip airfare from Ukraine to China and back to Ukraine, transportation costs within Ukraine, and the visa fee.
To receive a scholarship, applicants must:
- Pass the HSK Chinese proficiency test with a score of at least Level 3 and the HSKK Elementary Level test.
- Presentation of a report detailing the author’s impressions, accompanied by 30 photographs, the copyright to which is held by the Confucius Institute Educational and Cultural Center.
- Report submitted by the Chinese supervisor.
For more information, please contact the Educational and Research Center for International Cooperation at NUK (Room 213).
"Estophilus" The scholarship may be awarded to international students in their final years of study, master’s students, graduate students, and doctoral candidates at universities abroad during their stay in Estonia for research or collection of materials about the country for a period of 1–5 months.
Knowledge of Estonian is a plus, but is not a requirement.
The scholarship covers housing costs of 500 euros per month and reimburses travel expenses.
The program has two deadlines: March 2 and October 1.
Required documents:
– a completed application form;
– research plan;
— summary;
– a document confirming that the student is in the final year of a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or a certificate of academic degree.
– Confirmation by the Estonian supervisor that the candidate has been accepted and that the supervisor is willing to supervise the candidate.
The Estonian supervisor must provide a brief description of the research topic and explain why this research is important for Estonia.
The scholarship application, along with all required supporting documents, must be submitted electronically in Estonian or English.
The University of Kassel offers two types of grants for master’s degree programs:
– Scholarship in earthquake engineering for students enrolled in the “Introduction to Earthquake Engineering” academic program.
The scholarship covers tuition costs of 1,990 euros.
– A scholarship from the German-Cambridge Society, which covers half of the tuition fees, amounting to 1,000 euros.
Students must pay the remaining amount themselves—990 euros.
Scholarships do not cover travel, accommodation, or other personal expenses.
Requirements:
— A compelling statement of purpose explaining why you want to study this major and why you should be selected.
— A letter of recommendation from your instructor (a professor or instructor holding a Ph.D.).
– Resume – a document containing grades in the original language and in English or German.
— A certificate confirming proficiency in English.
– Completed form.
The application deadline is March 14 of each year.
The University of Bologna offers scholarships to talented students for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.
There are two types of grants: a scholarship in the amount of 11,000 euros, and tuition waiver.
Grants are awarded based on SAT and GRE scores during the academic year.
Grant eligibility requirements:
- have the required qualifications for admission to the chosen program;
- Take the SAT or GRE (depending on the degree the applicant plans to pursue);
- Ages 30 and older. The SAT and GRE are tests designed to assess knowledge and skills.
The tests are administered at authorized testing centers in several countries around the world.
These tests are administered in English. Based on their scores, the winners will receive one of the two aforementioned educational grants.
You are not permitted to receive both grants.
The Hague University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands awards scholarships of €5,000 annually to talented young people pursuing master’s degrees.
Requirements for scholarship applicants:
– be a foreign national who does not reside in the Netherlands;
– enroll at The Hague University of Applied Sciences for the first time;
– be applying for this scholarship for the first time;
– be admitted to the university.
To receive a scholarship, you need to follow these 3 steps:
1) Apply to one of the university’s master’s programs.
2) Write an essay in English explaining what you can contribute to the academic program you have chosen and to the university as a whole.
3) Submit your essay via email.
Students who receive the scholarship will participate in university life, contribute to the university’s internationalization, and serve as ambassadors for their master’s programs.
The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga offers scholarships.
The university admission process is free with the aim of identifying the most talented students for the Bachelor’s program in Economics and Business.
Application deadline – August 8, 2020.
The student selection process consists of three stages: assessment of candidates’ compliance with eligibility criteria, an entrance exam, and an interview.
Requirements:
— a high school diploma;
— high grades in math and English;
— Results from the state exams in mathematics and English are required.
Any student enrolled at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga can receive financial aid if needed.
The university offers grant programs and loans with favorable terms to cover all living and tuition expenses.
The scholarship is available for all master's programs in the Faculty of Education at University College London.
To receive funding that covers tuition and living expenses for the year, you must apply for a scholarship, but only after you have been admitted to the university.
Requirements for receiving a scholarship:
— be admitted to one of the master’s programs in the Faculty of Education at University College London;
— has not previously lived or studied in the United Kingdom;
— knowledge of English.
The university also offers scholarships for PhD students.
The scholarship program is offered every year.
Application deadline for 2020 is May 4.
The Polytechnic University of Milan offers scholarships to talented international students pursuing a master’s degree.
The University Foundation offers three types of scholarships: silver, gold, and platinum. The silver scholarship fully covers tuition costs, the gold scholarship provides 5,000 euros per year, and the platinum scholarship provides 10,000 euros per year.
The total number of scholarships per year is subject to change.
Classes are available in Italian or English.
In this regard, a prerequisite is the possession of a certificate confirming the appropriate level of language proficiency.
Other requirements include:
– a bachelor’s degree; a qualification corresponding to the one for which the candidate is applying;
Average score or breakdown.
Applicants are eligible to apply to multiple master’s programs.
The first steps to enrolling at the Polytechnic University of Milan are submitting an online application and a set of documents.
You can find the list of required documents on the university's website.
The application deadline may vary depending on the international student’s country of origin, but it is recommended to start gathering the necessary documents well in advance.
Learn all the ins and outs of working as a freelance journalist in this 4-week online training course.
The course has been adapted to the conditions of working during the quarantine period.
This course is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to become a journalist, including freelance journalists planning to work remotely, current freelance journalists looking to enhance their skills, and college graduates.
The course will be held on the Journalism.co.uk platform and will consist of 4 modules:
1) Writing articles.
2) Searching for interesting stories.
3) The art of writing article headlines.
4) Building your brand.
By the end of the course, you’ll have at least four finished articles ready to submit to publishers, a personal website, and—most importantly—the ability to manage your skills, contacts, and confidence.
The course is taught in English.
You can book a course on the website: www.journalism.co.uk.
April 28–29 The summit organizers invite activists, journalists, marketers, entrepreneurs, and programmers to discuss topics such as new media, investigative journalism, online privacy and security, “smart cities” and urban development, environmental crises and “green technologies,” monetization and community development, and more.
The meeting is open to 12 countries in Eastern Europe, including Ukraine and Central Asia. “Summit Unlock,” held annually in Prague, provides grants to all participants.
Those who have already visited the Prague Center for Civil Society and can describe a specific project they launched with someone they met there have the chance to receive a travel grant.
A coworking session can take the form of a research project, an art exhibition, a public event, a training program—in short, anything that involves collaborating with a partner you met at the Prague Community Center.
The specialized youth network "Eurodesk" and the association "The European Youth Information and Counselling Agency" have announced a competition for talented young people to create illustrations for their upcoming joint publication on the topic of “Greening Youth Information Services.”
The participant's task is to create 30 black-and-white illustrations on the board, which will be used for publications, posters, and social media.
One of the requirements is experience creating this type of illustration.
Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
The work will be done remotely, and you will be paid 600 euros.
To enter this contest, you must submit two sketches (one on the theme of “digital footprint,” the other on “green events”), a brief description of your experience as an illustrator, and your motivation for participating in the project.
The European Union Visitors Program is a program designed to strengthen mutual understanding between professionals from non-EU countries and their EU partners.
To this end, the program’s sponsors invite young, active, and aspiring leaders from non-EU countries to visit Europe.
Program participants will be allowed to meet with EU leaders in Brussels and/or Strasbourg.
The visit will last between 5 and 8 days.
Travel expenses and daily allowances for participants will be covered by the European Parliament and the European Commission.
Requirements:
— Ukrainian citizenship;
— interest in a career in Europe;
— preferably between the ages of 30 and 40;
— a college degree and work experience in the specified field;
— be fluent in one of the EU languages.
In addition, participants must fall into one of the following categories:
– politicians, such as members of national and regional parliaments, party officials, and political advisors;
-government and parliamentary officials, particularly those involved in areas of activity that are of significant importance to the EU.
-media representatives responsible for editing who work in fields that are of significant importance to the EU.
– researchers and representatives of think tanks responsible for teaching or research at EU institutions.
– representatives of civil society and labor unions who are responsible for national accountability in the field of international relations, etc.
“CAM Ukraine” is a joint student exchange program run by the British Council and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
The aim of this program is to support cooperation between higher education institutions in different regions and cultural exchange among Ukrainian youth through academic mobility.
To participate, two universities must complete an online application form and submit a joint academic cooperation project.
It is important that the two partner institutions be located at least 200 km apart.
Project requirements:
— active period of 1 to 3 months;
— intended for students in their second through fourth years who are at least 18 years old;
-includes a detailed agreement on the curriculum.
"CAM" covers travel, food, and lodging expenses.
Educational institutions may join the program provided they have participated in the Erasmus+ program over the past five years.
Each year, more than 650 students from around the world will receive a scholarship to take advantage of the opportunity to the European Forum in the Austrian Alps.
The program allows you to connect with experts from around the world in a picturesque Alpine village, immerse yourself in an atmosphere brimming with ideas and opportunities, and attend a variety of artistic and academic workshops.
Requirements: Age 30 or younger, knowledge of English.
To participate, you must:
— fill out the online application,
— submit a letter of motivation, a resume, a transcript, and a certificate confirming your proficiency in English.
The deadline for submitting applications is March 30.
One of the programs "World Life Experience" invites you to become an ambassador who will spend a year exploring twenty countries, putting your skills and talents to use to help carry out important projects.
Participants can look forward to a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities. They will spend 15 days in each of these 20 cities, working with a local organization for 9 days, organizing cultural and local events for 4 days, and taking 2 days off.
This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a team and share your knowledge and experience with the world.
The program covers all expenses, including travel, accommodation, meals, activities, and insurance.
In addition, each participant will receive a monthly salary.
Requirements: Age 20–45, English proficiency at least at the intermediate level, reliable, responsible, tolerant, sociable, proactive, flexible, and willing to work in a team of 12 people.
To enter this contest, photographers must submit a series of 10–12 photographs.
The photographs should reflect the relationship between people and the environment.
You should demonstrate a fresh perspective and a creative approach in your work.
Both professional photographers and aspiring photographers are eligible to submit entries both professional photographers and aspiring photographers, as entries will be judged in two categories: professional photographers and amateur photographers (up to 25 years old).
The winners and finalists will receive valuable prizes.
The winner will receive €25,000, a Leica M camera, and a lens; the 10 finalists will each receive €2,500.
The multi-institutional interdisciplinary program "CREATE" in Data Analysis and Visualization (DAV) at York University in Toronto is offering a summer school program.
The program includes interaction with CREATE DAV instructors and professors, experts in the field of research on current topics in big data science, and hands-on experience in the laboratories at York and OCAD U.
The curriculum covers a wide range of scientific fields at CREATE DAV, including machine learning research, data acquisition, signal processing, computer vision systems, image processing, computer graphics, human virtual modeling, games, speech processing, human perception and cognition, visualization, and design.
The program accepts students who are interested in a career in big data science.
It is primarily aimed at students who plan to apply for graduate school in late 2020 and are interested in the disciplinary research aspects of big data research.
The program covers all expenses, including travel, accommodation, and meals.
Young people aged 15 to 30 who wish to share their perspectives, stories, creative works, journalistic articles, and personal experiences are invited to participate in the contest.
It should be noted that submissions must align with the theme: “We Are Global Changemakers: Young People Leading the Change.”
The contest organizers also offered their advice on what topics to address in their entries:
-Youth and continuous development;
-Youth organization;
-Youth and social innovation;
-Youth engagement;
-Engaging young people in civic activities;
-Youth social entrepreneurship; Your own take on the "Global Changemakers mission"
– Supporting young people to bring about positive change.
The essay must be submitted in English and must not contain any plagiarism.
Length: 3,000 to 7,000 characters, including spaces.
Based on the results of the competition, three winners and five finalists will be selected.
The winners will receive free access to the resources “Changemakers School” for six months and will be featured on the “Global Changemakers” social media channels.
Finalists will receive a 50% discount on access to Changemakers resources for six months.
International Competition "Challenges of Social Inclusion"
The goal of the competition is to implement innovative and practical ideas for social inclusion.
The idea behind social inclusion is that it empowers poor and marginalized people to take advantage of global opportunities. This means that projects should help people have a say in decisions that affect their lives, as well as equal access to markets and services in the political, social, and physical spheres.
To participate in this competition groups of master’s or doctoral students consisting of 3–5 members.
Candidates' proposals must be theoretically sound and offer solutions to specific socio-political or economic issues.
The innovations proposed by the candidates may relate to practices, technologies, or processes.
This year, the contest sponsors will provide five prizes.
In addition, the finalist teams will be invited to Geneva for a project presentation and awards ceremony in September 2020.
"#euFilmContest" Online Quiz
If you love watching European films over and over again and have always dreamed of attending the Cannes Film Festival, then this contest is just for you!
The Creative Europe program is offering 10 trips to the Cannes Film Festival in May 2020.
All you have to do is follow the link, take the online quiz, and answer questions about European films.
The Serhiy Zhadan Review Contest.
To enter the contest, you must write a review of any book by a Ukrainian author.
The contest organizers note that preference will be given to books by contemporary authors.
In addition, there is a list of recommended works.
You may submit your feedback in writing or record a video.
Young people aged 10–17 are eligible to participate.
The winners of the contest will receive tablets or instant cameras.
The authors of the best book reviews will also receive certificates and books from our partner publishers.
In addition, as part of the contest, students and teachers will have the opportunity to meet with renowned authors and critics, who will share their secrets on how to write insightful reviews and get the most out of reading.
Submit your application and review by April 1, and the contest results will be announced on April 20.
The "Music Moves Europe" Contest.
This competition is designed to support the music sector in the countries participating in the Creative Europe program.
The main goal of the "Music Moves Europe" competition is to foster relationships between non-formal educational initiatives and representatives of the music sector.
This partnership aims to expand access to music for children aged 6 to 14.
Participants have the opportunity to receive up to 30,000 euros to carry out their own project.
Projects should be aimed at children aged 6–14 and should preferably meet the following criteria:
— organizing general non-formal education;
— the use of audiovisual and digital technologies;
— preparation for participation in musical events (shows, parades, festivals, etc.).
The deadline for submitting applications is April 6.
“Young Champions of the Earth 2020.”
The "Young Champions of the Earth 2020" program is seeking environmental activists with innovative ideas for preserving nature, the environment, and humanity as a whole.
The young people selected to participate will receive $15,000 to implement their project and $9,000 to promote it, as well as intensive training, personalized mentoring, and the opportunity to bring their own environmental ideas to life.
The deadline for submitting applications is April 10.
The "Goi Peace" International Essay Contest has announced the essay topic for 2020: “A Letter from Myself in 2030.”
Participants are asked to imagine an ideal world 10 years from now. What would it look like? Today, we invite you to look at yourself from the perspective of 2030, describing society and your role within it.
In addition, you should include any important message you might want to remind yourself of in the future.
Note:
- Young people under the age of 25 in the following age groups:
— children (under 14);
— young people (ages 15–25).
- The essay should be up to 700 words in English, French, Spanish, or German; or no more than 1,600 characters in Japanese (excluding the author’s name and title page)
- Apply online via the official Goi Peace website or by email.
- Essays must be original and unpublished.
- Only one author is permitted.
Winners will receive cash prizes and gifts: First place — $900 and a trip to the awards ceremony in Tokyo, Japan; Second place — $450; Third place — a certificate and a gift.
The deadline for submitting applications is June 15.