Our mission

SaveScienceUA project aims to revitalize the Ukrainian scientific community by providing direct support to individual scientists, with the initial focus on those in Kharkiv region. Once a major scientific hub with nearly 200 institutions, Kharkiv was gravely impacted by russian aggression due to its border proximity, enduring heavy bombardment in 2022. Given the numerous active scientists and severe institution damage, Kharkiv was prioritized as the project's first region. Despite adversities, these scientists persist and urgently need our support to resume their important work.

Ways you can help

We have received an overwhelming response to our initiative with applications from 287 scientists across a vast spectrum of research fields from 37 institutions in Kharkiv, including the State Biotechnology University, the Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, the National Pharmaceutical University, the Institute of Plasma Physics, and the National Technical University "KhPI", among others. The requested support encompasses a wide range of equipment and supplies, from essential electronics like laptops and printers to specialized lab equipment like spectrometers, microscopes, oscilloscopes, and chemical reagents. Scientists' drive and resilience in the face of adversity is truly inspiring, and they need your help to carry on with their important work.

Our team

München Hilft Ukraine e.V. (MHU)

Alona Kharchenko, Nastiia Kurdydyk, Danylo Semerak, Yaroslav Latypov

MHU is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people in Ukraine affected by war with in-kind donations. MHU was established in March 2022 and received generous in-kind support and more than 510'000 Euro in donations. MHU has delivered more than 3000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Ukraine covering specialized medical equipment, medicine and essential goods, such as generators, food, water, and clothing. More information about the association is available here.

Scholar Support Office (SSO)

Anastasia Simakhova, Anna Cherviak, Liudmyla Lisova

SSO, founded in July 2022 on the base of the Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information, is a special agency dedicated to the advancement of research and innovation across Ukraine and beyond. The SSO promotes needs-driven research to bolster a competitive business and industrial sector. It focuses on individual career trajectories and international collaboration, advocating for the interests of scientists and championing the popularization of scientific achievements. Driven by a team of 14 young, proactive scientists, the SSO is passionately dedicated to revolutionizing scholar support systems. More information about the agency is available here.

Disclaimer

• The SaveScienceUA initiative is intended solely for the purpose of providing in-kind support for research activities in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. Only applicants who can provide verifiable evidence of conducting research at institutions in this region are considered eligible for support. Although applications are thoroughly reviewed by both MHU and the Science Support Office, neither organization assumes any responsibility or liability for the nature or quality of the research conducted.

• All images presented on this project page are subject to copyright and are provided by the scientists who have applied for the SaveScienceUA project.