On October 21, 2026, BridgeUSA Ukraine Program for Resilience and Reconstruction (BridgeUSA UPRR) team hosted an online information session for prospective applicants interested in the 2027 fellowship opportunity. The session provided an overview of the program, application requirements, and the professional fellowship experience in the United States, while also featuring presentations from 2026 alumni who shared insights from their fellowships.
BridgeUSA UPRR is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, with additional support from U.S. host institutions, and is administered by American Councils for International Education.
What Was Covered During the Session?
Participants learned about:
- The goals and structure of BridgeUSA UPRR program
- Eligibility requirements and selection criteria
- The application process and timeline
- Professional fellowship placements at U.S. universities and institutions
- Expectations for program participants
- Program experiences and highlights of the 2026 program participants
The alumni panel featured:
- Ruslana Stavetska, Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University, fellow at the University of Arkansas
- Dmytro Diadin, O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, fellow at Florida State University
- Oleksandr Bondarenko, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, fellow at the University of Tennessee
Session Materials
If you were unable to attend the information session or would like to revisit the materials, they remain available online:
- Session recording: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/8HaZ-HVqA8eFzyTHWVffDXDyHNuNgEfar3ruGPa0kxt-WdtQkcyG3KTCKhF2hIPk.autkCXrp7_Hi_H1V
Password: 4S@MXT&=
- Presentation slides: https://canva.link/754xwydmfm8p81a
- Application portal: https://ais.americancouncils.org/bridgeusauprr
Apply by November 15, 2026.
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