Caucasus University Academic Solidarity Fellowship for Ukrainian Academic Personnel

28 March 2022

Due to illegal Russian military aggression against Ukraine more than two million Ukrainian citizens have become forcefully displaced refugees in a short period of time. Due to this atrocious war, they are fighting for survival and the right to dignified life on a daily basis. Among such innocent victims there are academic personnel of Ukrainian Universities. In response, Caucasus University announces its academic solidarity fellowship. 

 

The aim of the solidarity fellowship is to offer Ukrainian academic personnel secure work environment and living space. The Fellowship also aims to integrate Caucasus University and Ukrainian academic personnel research and teaching activities and produce collaborative projects for the future.

 

The Fellowship covers:

 

  • Monthly stipend and accommodation.
  • Working space at Caucasus University and unlimited access to study infrastructure

 

Possible teaching/research concentrations:

  • Politics, Diplomacy, Public Administration and European Integration.
  • Business and Economics;
  • Information Technologies;
  • Ukrainian Identity, Culture and Society.

 

* The fellowship will consist of research and publishing and thematic public seminars/workshops.

 

Necessary Qualifications:

  • Citizen of Ukraine, who had an academic position and ongoing employment contract (lecturer, researcher) with any of the HEI in Ukraine prior to the start of war;
  • Has a PHD in its area of specialization;
  • Has a good command of English language (C1 or B2 level).

 

How to Apply:

  • Short academic Bio and/or CV;
  • Proof of affiliation with mother University in Ukraine;
  • Letter of motivation and a short research plan.
  • Copy of International Passport;

 

Requested documents are to be sent to: info@cu.edu.ge

 

Deadline for applications: 21 April, 2022

 

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with a Fellowship Commission via Zoom for final selection.

 

For additional inquiries, please contact:  info@cu.edu.ge