Grant Program to Support Ukrainian Youth at International Think Tanks
What is the goal of the project?
• strengthening the international presence of Ukraine’s expert voice
• building long-term partnerships between Ukrainian and foreign institutions
• engaging the Ukrainian diaspora in analytical, advocacy, or reconstruction work
• developing analytical materials, events, or initiatives that explain Ukraine to an international audience
• bringing new knowledge, contacts, and professional practices back to Ukraine
Who we're looking for
We invite young Ukrainian researchers, analysts, civic leaders, communications specialists, project managers, graduate students, university graduates, and young professionals who are strongly motivated to work for the benefit of Ukraine within the international expert community.
Priority will be given to candidates who have prior experience or a well-founded professional interest in the following areas:
foreign policy and international relations;
international security and Euro-Atlantic integration;
Ukraine’s European integration;
Ukraine’s reconstruction and regional development;
democratic resilience and civil society;
work with the Ukrainian diaspora;
strategic communications and countering disinformation;
documenting the consequences of the war;
economic recovery and youth policy.
Expected results
Each participant must produce a specific outcome of their work. This could be:
an analytical paper or policy brief;
a public or closed-door expert presentation;
a series of events for the diaspora, a foreign audience, or partner organizations;
a partnership initiative between a Ukrainian and a foreign organization;
a communication campaign about Ukraine;
practical recommendations for Ukrainian organizations, government institutions, or international partners;
a plan for further cooperation between the host institution and the Ukrainian community.
Upon completion of the program, the participant must submit a brief substantive report and financial reports through the host organization and conduct at least one public or internal presentation in Ukraine to share the experience gained.
I'm curious—what should I do?
Please review the detailed terms and conditions of the grant proposal
Please fill out the form and attach all required documents
Application period: from 12:01 a.m. on May 18, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2026.
Applications submitted before or after this period will not be considered.
To enter the competition, please submit a complete set of documents to: info@udonation.org.
All questions regarding the competition should be sent to the same address.
Please include the following in the subject line: “Application for the Support Program for Ukrainian Youth at International Think Tanks — [Candidate’s First and Last Name]”