Program Overview
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Lead agency: Foundation of the President of Ukraine for the Support of Education, Science and Sports
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Scope: Invite lecturers from prestigious institutions such as MIT, Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard and Columbia
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Teaching format: On-site in Ukraine for 3–9 months or fully online
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Objective: Boost educational quality, internationalize curricula and entice Ukrainian students abroad to return home
Key Goals
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Elevate academic standards across public and private universities
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Strengthen Ukraine’s position in global higher-education rankings
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Create new research networks with world-class scholars
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Enhance talent retention during wartime and beyond
“Bringing renowned professors to Ukrainian classrooms signals confidence in our education system and offers real opportunities at home—even during war,”
— Olena Kovalska, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office
How the Selection Works
| Step | Description |
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| Online application | Foreign lecturers submit proposals via an electronic portal |
| Expert review | Independent evaluators score candidates against transparent criteria |
| Ranked list | A merit-based rating determines final invitations |
| Government approval | Program launches once the Cabinet of Ministers issues its resolution |
Expected Impact
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Quality uplift: Cutting-edge courses, joint research projects, and co-authored publications
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Global partnerships: Deeper collaboration between Ukrainian and foreign institutions
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Student mobility: Incentives for displaced learners to continue or resume studies in Ukraine
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Reputation boost: Higher visibility in international academic indices and rankings
Next Milestones
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Finalize digital application platform
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Publish competition guidelines immediately after cabinet sign-off
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Begin first teaching assignments in early 2026
