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Event
Apply for RIFF Thematic Summits until March 4, 2026
Applications are now open for the RIFF Thematic Summits – join the conversation shaping the future of Research Infrastructures in Ukraine!
Deadline for application is 4 March 2026.
RIFF is organizing two summits that will serve as a bridge between the EU and Ukrainian RI communities – a space to meet, discuss shared challenges, and initiate future collaborations that can support both scientific excellence and Ukraine’s sustainable reconstruction.
📅📍 Summit dates and locations:
- 19–20 May 2026 in Krakow, Poland you will have the opportunity to join us in the discussions about Physical Sciences & Engineering, Social Sciences & Humanities, and Energy
- 15–16 June 2026 in Brno, Czechia you will have the opportunity to join us in the discussions about Health & Food, Environment, and Data, Computing & Digital Research Infrastructures
Ukrainian nationals affiliated with Ukrainian institutions are eligible for full travel and accommodation support through the RIFF project.
We look forward to your applications!
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Upcoming Events
- Study Visits, March-July 2026: focused on (vice-)rectors, (vice-)deans, directors of NASU institutes and policy makers from Ukraine. The purpose of the visit is to create a deeper understanding of the potential and organization of RI ecosystems. Invitation only events.
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Webinar about the Open Call, March/April 2026: the Open Call will invite Ukrainian research infrastructures to submit information about their facilities for consideration in the Ukrainian Research Infrastructure Roadmap. A webinar will be organised to explain the submission process and to answer any questions.
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Reflections on Infodays
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. Despite operating under the extreme conditions created by the ongoing full scale war, Ukrainian partners delivered well attended and highly constructive events that moved the RIFF project into its next phase.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who participated. We also extend our deepest appreciation to our Ukrainian partners, who organized these events under the extraordinarily difficult conditions of a full-scale war that Ukraine has been enduring for four years. Yet this determination does not come as a surprise to us – it is the very resilience and endurance of the Ukrainian people that enables them to continue defending their freedom and territorial integrity, while at the same time sustaining their scientific and research communities.
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Study opportunity
The RIFF project will financially support the professional development of Ukrainian research infrastructure (RI) leaders by providing scholarships for up to four high-profile candidates to participate in the 7th edition (2026–2028) of the Executive Master in Management of Research Infrastructures (EMMRI) Programme, delivered by the University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy), one of the RIFF project partners.
Who Can Apply and How?
High-profile science professionals from research infrastructures across all scientific domains, aiming to strengthen their managerial and strategic leadership capacities to lead research infrastructures.
Applications must be submitted via the website of the University of Milano-Bicocca.
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News
EFIS & INESC TEC Join the International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine
EFIS & INESC TEC are among additional RIFF partners to join the International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine. The new members believe that the efforts of the European Commission in leveraging international support to Ukraine’s science, research and innovation sector is critical for country’s resilience, reconstruction and its path towards becoming an EU member.
We aim to contribute to the Coalition’s activities and continue to help build bridges between European and Ukrainian research communities.
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Recommended reading
- Proceedings Conference on Ukraine’s Reconstruction in Research and Higher Education: The Conference on Ukraine’s Reconstruction in Research and Higher Education was held on 17th September 2025, in Brno, Czech Republic.
- Ukrainian wartime astronomy and its prospects in Nature Astronomy: The Russian invasion of Ukraine damaged or compromised astronomical facilities and has prompted the displacement of researchers. A plan to restore Ukrainian astronomy, rooted in a deeper integration with the international community, is now being developed.
- UNESRALE initiative: UNESCO conducted a survey of Ukrainian researchers on the needs in accessing remotely research equipment and Ukraine was added to the initiative. with the concept of the host institution to provide remote access to its equipment and provide dedicated training on the use of this equipment.
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Introducing RIFF partners
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Milano-Bicocca is a public university founded in 1998, known for its strong focus on research and international collaboration. It coordinates the Italian Node of BBMRI-ERIC and takes part in several ESFRI Research Infrastructures.
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IMBG was founded in 1973 in Kyiv. Currently, IMBG is one of the leading research institutions in the field of life sciences in Ukraine, with 20 departments and laboratories, staffed by about 320 employees. IMBG has its own doctoral and master's programs, publishes the journal "Biopolymers and the Cell". IMBG is actively involved in international cooperation: since the 5th EU FP, we have coordinated 3 and participated in 7 EU-funded projects, as well as in many other international projects.
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The end of February weighs heavily on us. We stand beside our Ukrainian colleagues and friends in quiet solidarity, with deep respect for their resilience and with hope for a future shaped by peace.
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- Fast-Track Call for Access for Emergencies and Ukrainian Researchers, applications are accepted continuously
- LUKE Joint Call, proposals due by 15 May 2026
- International Online CDE Event “Connecting through LUKE: Introducing Joint Call and Website”, taking placeon 4 March 2026
- Micro Travel Grant Programme 2026, deadline 28 February 2026
- Discover the IRISCC Research Infrastructures
- RICH Europe - the single-entry point for information on Research Infrastructures in Horizon Europe. The National Contact Points for HE-RI programme, experts from European and third countries, gather, organise and provide access to information on RI projects, transnational access opportunities, policy issues, stakeholders, national and regional initiatives on RIs, news
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RIFF is now on Facebook too. Focusing on our Ukrainian colleagues, follow us and get in touch with the RIFF community.
 
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