Science Network Platform NRW-Ukraine:
Building bridges between the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia and Ukraine in science and research
Virtual Meeting Platform
The platform, which is GDPR-compliant, is divided into three main sections: "Seeking Project Jobs and/or Collaborations with NRW," "Seeking Project Staff and/or Experts/ Collaborations with Ukraine," and "Collaboration Opportunities," which are accessible only to registered users. In the "Seeking Project Jobs and/or Collaborations" Ukrainian researchers and organisations can post their areas of expertise and sought partners for collaborations. German organisations in need of project staff can share details about available positions or collaboration opportunities for Ukrainian scientists. Individuals seeking project roles can search for suitable opportunities, either on-site in NRW or remotely, using keywords. When a match is found, both parties can arrange an initial meeting or interview via video call.
Responsibility for project implementation lies with NRW.Europa, the
node for North Rhine-Westphalia of the Enterprise Europe Network, an
international business support network with around 600 partner
organisations and 3,000 local experts in over 60 countries.
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What can NRW organisations (Seeking for project staff and/or experts) expect?
- Access to new expertise
- Input of innovative ideas and different experience
- Growing number of Ukrainian job seekers on the platform
- Easy online contact to potential employees, service providers or project partners
- Smart search filters to find the best applicants or partners
- New international partners (both the hosted innovator and their networks)
- Information and briefings on administrative topics (e.g. project funding, employment modalities) in the shape of webinars via the platform or on-site events
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What can Ukrainian professionals (Seeking for project jobs and/or contracts) expect?
- A (new) source of income
- Temporary posts or projects with NRW organisations, either on-site in NRW or remote
- Service contracts
- New jobs advertised on a regular basis
- The possibility to raise their visibility and contribute their expertise
- Easy online contact to potential job providers
- An opportunity to gain further experience and skills as well as make new contacts
- A meaningful way to spend the time until they can return to their former activities
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What can both expect?
- Possibility to meet face-to-face via a videocall function, e.g. for interviews
- Support from the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in North Rhine-Westphalia and Ukraine
- Potential for joint projects in the areas of R&D, innovation, entrepreneurship, e.g. under Horizon Europe, to which Ukraine is associated
- Online events and webinars
- Greater international understanding and cooperation
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