MIT-Ukraine

Committed to mobilizing MIT’s scientific and technical expertise in support of Ukraine
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The MIT-Ukraine Program mobilizes MIT’s scientific, technical, and academic expertise to support Ukraine’s immediate needs and long-term recovery. By engaging faculty, students, and researchers, the program fosters collaborative projects, applied research, and scientific partnerships that address Ukraine’s most pressing challenges — from infrastructure resilience to economic development, healthcare, and technological innovation. As a hub for Ukraine-focused initiatives at MIT, the program seeks to connect Ukrainian institutions, MIT experts, and global partners to drive meaningful, lasting impact.

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Applied Research
MIT-Ukraine initiates and coordinates faculty-student projects on critical infrastructure, economic development, housing, logistics, and other relevant topics.
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MISTI Internships in Ukraine
MISTI Internships
MISTI Ukraine internships are aimed at completing hands-on projects for the Ukrainian government, NGOs, and business enterprises, either virtually or in select European countries.
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Nataliia Fihurka
Scientific Collaboration
MIT-Ukraine is committed to supporting Ukraine's science and education by fostering collaborative research and knowledge sharing between Ukrainian and MIT scholars.
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Build for Ukraine

Join us for an extended hackathon/6-unit IAP course (EC.S01 U/EC.S11 G) to work with organizational and institutional stakeholders and end-users to analyze challenges and develop solutions for Ukraine. Student teams will work directly with expert and user groups from Ukraine, the United States, and other locations. Project areas include disinformation, assistive technology, explosive remnants of war, secure communications, AI governance, and medical course translation. The class is open to everyone, with in-person class meetings on MIT campus and a remote Zoom option. January 5-29, 2026.
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MIT-Ukraine Hackathon

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Svitlana Krasynska and Nataliia Fihurka
GMAF-Ukraine
MIT-Ukraine coordinates the Global MIT At-risk Fellows-Ukraine program, a campus-wide commitment funded by the Vice Provost for International Activities to bring Ukrainian scholars to MIT for a semester. The program is designed to enhance the educational and research experiences of university faculty and researchers by introducing them to MIT campus methods and strategies in their areas of specialty.
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