BridgeUSA Ukraine Program for Resilience and Reconstruction (UPRR)
The BridgeUSA Ukraine Program offers Ukrainian scholars a one-month, fully funded U.S. fellowship for collaborative research and academic exchange to support Ukraine’s recovery.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One-month, fully funded fellowship at a U.S. university; travel, living expenses, and program costs typically covered.
Summary: Connects Ukrainian scholars with U.S. institutions for collaborative research, course development, and academic exchange to support Ukraine’s recovery.
Key Information: For Ukrainian university instructors/researchers; must return to Ukraine after fellowship.
Description
The BridgeUSA Ukraine Program for Resilience and Reconstruction (UPRR) is designed to strengthen Ukraine’s academic and professional capacity through international collaboration. The program matches Ukrainian scholars with U.S. faculty mentors for a month-long, fully funded fellowship at a U.S. higher education institution. Fellows engage in joint research, observe and develop new courses, deliver lectures, attend conferences, and learn about U.S. higher education administration and culture. The aim is to foster lasting partnerships, enhance professional development, and equip Ukrainian professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for Ukraine’s recovery and rebuilding efforts.
