Empowering Ukraine Through Academic Collaboration
Connecting Ukrainian and U.S. scholars to foster research, develop education, and rebuild resilience through impactful international partnerships.
About Us
Building Bridges Between Nations
The BridgeUSA Ukraine Program for Resilience and Reconstruction (UPRR) connects Ukrainian and U.S. scholars for collaborative research, education development, and knowledge sharing. By fostering partnerships between universities, the program equips professionals with the skills and expertise needed to support Ukraine’s recovery and resilience. Together, we empower future generations through education and innovation. The BridgeUSA Ukraine Program for Resilience and Reconstruction is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv with additional funding provided by U.S. host institutions and administered by American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Application to BridgeUSA UPRR closed on January 16, 2026
Who Can Apply
The program is intended for citizens and current residence of Ukraine who are:
- employed as full-time instructors and/or researchers at an institution of higher education in Ukraine and who possess at least two years of university level experience
- proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application
- committed to returning to Ukraine after their month-long visit to the U.S.
- eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 Exchange Visitor nonimmigrant category visa.
Preferred candidates will demonstrate the following:
- Outstanding leadership or potential leadership within their university community
- A strong commitment to teaching and/or research, and the development of new materials, courses, and programs to benefit Ukraine’s capacity to educate specialists in critically important fields
- Strong potential to develop lasting collaborative relationships with U.S. academics.
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Our Partners
Ukrainian fellows’ overseas professional development experience has been made possible thanks to generous support and cooperation of many prominent U.S. institutions of higher education, including the University of New Haven, Florida State University, University of Arkansas, Harvard University, Miami University of Ohio, Oregon State University, University of Pittsburgh, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Illinois, Ohio State University, and others.
