BridgeUSA Ukraine Program for Resilience and Reconstruction (UPRR)
BridgeUSA Ukraine Program for Resilience and Reconstruction (UPRR) supports Ukrainian scholars through U.S. research and teaching exchanges to build lasting partnerships for Ukraine’s recovery and rebuilding.
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Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One-month fellowship at a U.S. higher education institution
Summary: Supports Ukrainian scholars in research and teaching exchanges with U.S. institutions to strengthen Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.
Key Information: Applicants must be Ukrainian citizens currently residing in Ukraine and commit to returning after the fellowship.
Description
The BridgeUSA Ukraine Program for Resilience and Reconstruction (UPRR) connects Ukrainian and U.S. scholars for long-term collaboration on joint research, shared pedagogy, course development, and publications. Administered by American Councils for International Education, it builds partnerships between universities to educate and train professionals critical to Ukraine’s recovery and rebuilding. Funding comes from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, with additional support from U.S. host institutions.
Fellows are matched with faculty mentors at U.S. institutions to develop collaborative programs in their research and educational specialties. During a month-long visit, scholars may conduct research, observe classes, develop courses, deliver presentations and lectures, attend conferences, and explore U.S. higher education administration and academic culture.
