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One year on: Statements, offers of assistance and resources on the current war in Ukraine

On the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, the ISC is republishing its commitment to continue advancing the equal participation and collaboration between scientists in all countries.

Today is a reminder of the importance of peace in our times, and the principle of the free and responsible practice of science which is enshrined in ISC statutes.

The ISC, our Members and the broader scientific community continue to support collaborative efforts for scientists and science displaced due to the war in Ukraine.

Over the past year, the ISC has convened crisis discussions and delivered on actions resulting from broad international scientific community support to build the capacity of scientists and researchers to continue their efforts in their fields of expertise.

On the occasion of the unfortunate anniversary of the war in Ukraine, the International Science Council stands faithful and confident to its mandate to provide a global voice for science. This mission, coupled with the imperative for science to act freely and independently from any influence and manipulation, will continue to ensure the contribution of science to peaceful dialogue and diplomacy at a time of conflicts and crises.

Salvatore Aricò. CEO, International Science Council

Through the ISC’s Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science, a number of actions have taken place, including the convening of stakeholders across the globe, and actions through the Council’s Science in Exile project, culminating in a declaration for organizations to sign.

These actions and sentiments are echoed in Nature’s editorial, titled “Rebuilding Ukrainian science can’t wait — here’s how to start.”

One year on from Russia’s invasion, we’re urging the international research community to prioritize support for not only individual researchers and their teams, but also Ukraine’s science system as a whole.

Nature Editorial, 22 February 2023

This is exactly the type of action the ISC and its partners are putting into practice with actionable pathways being set to build capacity for Ukraine’s science system.

In 2022 the ISC and partners – All European Academies (ALLEA), Kristiania University College, and Science for Ukraine – co-hosted the ‘Conference on the Ukraine Crisis: Responses from the European Higher Education and Research Sectors’.

The report of the conference, published in August 2022, included important lessons and recommendations on how to support the science sector in Ukraine and in other countries affected by conflict and disaster. 

Second conference on the Ukraine crisis 2023

The ISC and ALLEA will hold a second conference virtual conference on the war in Ukraine and coordinate a response to the issues around scientific collaboration and academic freedom.

“One of the nicer aspects of being an academic is the sense of being part of a global community which can come together for mutual support in a crisis.  One year on, we need to reflect on the aid we were able to provide to our colleagues in and from Ukraine, what worked and what didn’t, and learn lessons for future crises.  I am proud to work with the ISC and ALLEA on this.”

Luke Drury, ALLEA Vice President and Board Member | Royal Irish Academy

20-21 March | Online
9:00 CET | 08:00 UCT

Read the report

Conference on the Ukraine Crisis

Responses from the European Higher Education and Research Sectors

The ISC is collecting various information from the international scientific community on the war in Ukraine on this page. To submit, please contact gabriela.ivan@council.science

Featured: Polish Academy and the US National Academy of Sciences launch effort to help support Ukrainian researchers as they relocate to Poland

The U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the Polish Academy of Sciences have launched a new long-term grant program to support research by Ukrainian scientists. The program was established with the aim of sustaining and eventually rebuilding a healthy research system in Ukraine despite the ongoing war.  

ISC statement

Webinar and launch

A call for action to support at-risk, displaced and refugee scientists: Science in Exile declaration launch

Watch the webinar

Calls for assistance

◾ National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU) has launched a fundraising campaign for grant support for researchers

In early March 2022, 100% of the 2022 grant budget allocated to NRFU was redirected to cover the defense needs. To compensate for these state budget reductions, the NRFU has launched a systematic fundraising strategy asking for contributions. Every contribution, no matter how small or large, will enable the NRFU to continue to deliver direct support to meritorious researchers working in Ukraine, to continue its work to establish world-class competitive research grantmaking in Ukraine’s research system, and to integrate Ukraine into the global research community. Learn more

◾ Council of Young Scientists under the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine:

A recent paper has been published by the young science group requesting calls for assistance.

Offers of assistance

Statements from ISC Members

Statements from the international scientific community and ISC Affiliated Bodies

Statements and resources from intergovernmental organizations

ISC resources

Advisory notes and statements can be found in the Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science repository:

Disclaimer: Each organization is responsible for the facts and opinions expressed in this content, which are not necessarily those of the ISC or its partner organizations. 

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Note: Please note that the ‘Science Summit at the UN General Assembly’ in September 2023 is not an event of the International Science Council. The International Science Council has no association with this event nor with the organizer of the event.

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