Masaryk University and the National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS, partners in the RIFF – Research Infrastructures for the Future of Ukraine project, have just become members of the International Coalition for Science, Research, and Innovation in Ukraine.
Already two of the RIFF partners have joined the International Coalition for Science, Research, and Innovation in Ukraine!
The Coalition, launched by the European Commission, serves as a high-level international platform bringing together European institutions, national governments, research infrastructures, funding agencies, and scientific organisations. Its aim is to coordinate international support for Ukraine’s research and innovation ecosystem, prevent fragmentation of assistance, and ensure that investments in science and technology contribute to Ukraine’s long-term recovery, resilience, and integration into the European Research Area.
For both Masaryk University and SOLARIS, joining the Coalition serves two complementary purposes 1) it reinforces European support for Ukrainian researchers, and 2) provides a structured platform for coordination and information exchange among relevant initiatives.
The National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS focuses its contribution to Ukraine primarily through advanced research infrastructure activities, notably:
More information about SOLARIS’s activities in support of Ukraine is available on the SOLARIS website here.
In addition to coordinating the RIFF project and joining the International Coalition for Science, Research, and Innovation in Ukraine, Masaryk University is actively involved in a range of initiatives aimed at supporting Ukrainian science and research:
Further information on Masaryk University’s support for Ukraine is available here.
The RIFF project wishes the Coalition and its new members a successful and productive cooperation!
The programme on March 24, 2026, will address practical and strategic aspects of transferring research equipment to Ukrainian institutions, including logistics, regulatory challenges, and identified needs from the Ukrainian research community.
The RIFF Information Days have concluded after a series of meetings held across Ukraine, each demonstrating remarkable resilience and commitment from the Ukrainian research community.