A program that created residencies for 33 Ukrainian scholars has been renewed by the IU Russian and East European Institute.
The IU-Ukraine Nonresidential Scholars Program began last July as a response to difficulties faced by Ukrainian scholars as a consequence of the Russian invasion.
In addition to the trials of living in a war zone, many of these academics lost their students and research opportunities.
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The program allows Ukrainian academics living in the country to continue research through IU. Participants receive a small stipend, access to IU libraries and assistance publishing work in Western journals.
Program director Sarah Phillips says this year there will be funding for 25 scholars, although she hopes other departments will pitch in for funding as they did in 2022.
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“It was just an amazing show of support from IU at all levels, and it's been a fantastic program," Phillips said. "We've gotten such positive feedback.”
Current scholars study fields such as history, theater, and psychology. Most are partnered with an IU faculty member, conducting research and teaching together virtually.
Phillips says based on feedback from the scholars, the program will pivot this year toward interdisciplinary research and create workshops on peer-reviewed publishing in the global academic scene.
