updated 13 May 2025
The University of New Europe – Resources for Academics At Risk
This links to the website of the University of new Europe. At the top of the page, you will find a link to a crowd-sourced PDF file that is regularly updated.
Science in Exile – Resources for Scholars at Risk
The Science in Exile mission is to enhance the work and lives of at-risk, displaced, and refugee scientists* globally. The Science in Exile vision is an active international movement which promotes the protection of scientists*, leading to better science and contributions to humanity.
Horizon for Ukraine
Українські науковці можуть долучитися до 140 дослідницьких проєктів, що фінансуються ЄС. Використовуйте кнопку «Contact», щоб повідомити, що ви зацікавлені в участі в конкретному проєкті.
Resources for Artists and Scholars Forced to Flee Ukraine
The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF)
Arranges, funds, and supports fellowships for threatened and displaced scholars at partnering higher education institutions worldwide.
#Science for Ukraine
An extensive database of opportunities, with a clickable map showing where in the world fleeing scholars might go.
European Research Council – Jobs for Researchers Fleeing the War
The European Research Council (ERC) has appealed to its grantees to provide temporary employment to refugee researchers and support staff; the link goes to a list of jobs available. The list is HUGE – there are positions all over Europe.
Irish Immigration Service FAQs for Ukraine Nationals and Residents of Ukraine
Ireland is prepared to receive refugees…
The Institute for International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund
Support for threatened and displaced scholars from Ukraine…
Central European University
CEU is offering a variety of resources to assist scholars—especially alumni—fleeing the Ukraine war
Leibniz University Hannover
Counseling services for students and researchers who flee Ukraine and Russia.
Czech Academy of Sciences
This page targets Ukrainian scholars, but the Czech Academy of Sciences has indicated an openness to consider applications from Russian scholars at risk.
Resources for Scholars At Risk (Google Doc)
I don’t know who set this up, but wow! it is an infinite list. It will probably keep growing and evolving.
Walter Benjamin Program
A Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) program that supports refugee researchers by making it easier for them to join research projects and apply for funding.
Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation, Philipp Schwartz Initiative for At-Risk Scholars
A deadline for Ukrainian scholars has been extended to 18 March. Watch to see if additional opportunities are announced.
Polish Government Resources
For those who can read Polish. It is important to stay on the Polish-language version of the page and scroll down to the bottom and click the link “Pomoc finansowa” – there you will see links to major NGOs working in Poland in the humanitarian sector, it links to humanitarian, psychological, aid and legal aid