International Multilateral Partnerships for Resilient Education and Science System in Ukraine (IMPRESS-U)
IMPRESS-U funds collaborative research in science, engineering, and education among the U.S., Ukraine, and partner countries, focusing on resilience and integration of Ukrainian researchers.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (no fixed deadline; apply any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 over 2 years for EAGER proposals; supplements to existing NSF awards typically not to exceed 20% of original award; 10–15 collaborative awards anticipated.
Summary: Supports multilateral collaborative research among the U.S., Ukraine, and at least one other partner country to advance science, engineering, and education, with emphasis on resilience and integration of Ukrainian researchers.
Key Information: Proposals must engage teams from the U.S., Ukraine, and at least one of Poland, Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania.
Description
The International Multilateral Partnerships for Resilient Education and Science System in Ukraine (IMPRESS-U) is a collaborative funding initiative led by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with research agencies from Ukraine, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The program aims to foster excellence in science, engineering, and education through international collaboration, while supporting the integration and resilience of Ukrainian researchers within the global research community.
Projects must address scientific or technical challenges in any NSF-supported field and require substantive collaboration among researchers from the U.S., Ukraine, and at least one additional participating country. Priority is given to projects that enhance the efficiency and resilience of international partnerships, prepare an internationally engaged research workforce, and contribute to building a modern research, education, and innovation ecosystem in Ukraine. The initiative particularly encourages the involvement of students and early career researchers.
IMPRESS-U supports two main types of activities:
- EAGER (Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research) proposals for high-risk, high-reward, exploratory international projects.
- Supplemental funding requests to existing NSF awards to add an international collaborative component.
