Belarus

Belarus

SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office is a project by the German non-profit organization akno e.V., aimed at supporting scholars affected by the war against Ukraine or political repression in Belarus and Russia. The project is funded by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany.

How we help

In 2025, SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office offers two types of support: emergency assistance and participation in academic English courses. Participation in any format requires verification. Financial support can be received only once a year.

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Individual financial support

We are accepting applications for individual financial support for Belarusian scientists in critical situations until December 10, 2025 or until funds are exhausted.

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Language courses

We offer an intensive online course in academic English (level B2+) for at-risk academics.
Applications for the course are open until March 4th.

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Monitoring Reports

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Monitoring report
Belarus 2024
Academic Freedom in Belarus: State Repression and its Consequences at Home and Abroad
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Monitoring report
Ukraine 2024
Academia in Ukraine in Times of War: Understanding the Status-Quo, Challenges, and Support Needs
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Monitoring report
Russia 2024
Academic Freedom in Russia: State Repression and its Influence on Academic Practice
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