Exchange programme for Ukrainian teachers ‘BridgeUSA: UAFP/UPRR": how to join?

Ukraine continues to recruit teachers for the international exchange of experience with the United States under the BridgeUSA: UAFP/UPRR’. Find out who and how can join the programme and travel to the United States
The American Councils for International Education in Ukraine has announced a new competition for participation in the BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Programme (UAFP) and the BridgeUSA Ukraine Programme for Resilience and Reconstruction (UPRR). The implementation of these programmes is aimed at achieving the following results:
- strengthening international cooperation;
- Implementation of experience exchange between Ukraine and the United States;
- diverse development of researchers;
- training of specialists necessary for the reconstruction and development of Ukraine.
We have collected all the necessary information on who can join the programme and how to do so in this article.
What academic fields are eligible for the programme?
At the moment, the programme ‘BridgeUSA: UAFP/UPRR’ programme, the following areas have been recognised as the most relevant:
- technologies in agriculture;
- peace studies and conflict resolution;
- engineering;
- information technology (including the use of technology to combat disinformation);
- mental health;
- Pedagogy (including teaching and research in medicine/dentistry focused on wartime issues and needs)
- Urban planning (including architecture).
Additionally, applications in the following areas will be considered:
- environmental policy and management;
- healthcare and medicine in wartime.
Please note! Foreigners, including Ukrainians, are required to comply with visa requirements and have appropriate insurance to enter the United States.
What are the eligibility requirements for the programme?
The organisers have defined a list of requirements that a candidate must meet to be able to join the programme:
- have Ukrainian citizenship / reside in Ukraine at the time of application;
- have more than 2 years of experience in research/teaching;
- be fluent in spoken and written English;
- demonstrate a desire to return to Ukraine after the exchange;
- be eligible for a non-immigrant visa to the United States.
If you are interested in obtaining an immigrant visa to the United States, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the basic rules of legal stay in the country.
Who will have an advantage in the selection process?
As in any other programme, preference will be given to
- university leaders;
- teachers with significant potential;
- motivated employees;
- persons who are willing and able to implement new methodological complexes;
- have the potential for long-term cooperation with the United States.
How to apply for the exchange programme?
To be considered for the programme, please fill in the application form here. The deadline for submission is 12 January 2025.
Just a reminder. Earlier we told you that the United States has extended the U4U programme for Ukrainians. You can find out more details here.
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What is the purpose of the BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Program (UAFP) and BridgeUSA Ukraine Program for Resilience and Reconstruction (UPRR)?
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Teachers of which scientific fields can join the programme ‘BridgeUSA: UAFP/UPRR’?
What areas will be additionally considered for applications under the programme BridgeUSA: UAFP/UPRR’?
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