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SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office
Impact-drivenAssociationHuman RightsEducation
About us
SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office, a project by the Academic Network Eastern Europe (akno e.V.), supports academics and students endangered by the war in Ukraine or political repression in Belarus and Russia. Its core mission is to safeguard intellectual resilience and provide vital assistance, including emergency aid, research funding, and international networking. By December 2025, the organization had delivered 1288 instances of personal support and organized 217 academic events. Supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, the project significantly contributes to SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Supporting academics to maintain quality education and research
SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office provides emergency aid, research funding, and networking to academics and students affected by war and repression. This preserves intellectual resilience and ensures continuity of vital academic work.
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing inequalities for at-risk academics and students
The organization offers tailored support, including emergency aid and professional opportunities, to scholars endangered by conflict or repression in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. This addresses disparities in access to academic freedom and resources.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Enabling decent work and opportunities for threatened scholars
SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office provides research funding, professional opportunities, and platforms for free academic exchange. This helps scholars maintain their careers, preventing brain drain and fostering intellectual contributions in challenging regions.
FAQs
Q1What is the mission of SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office?+
SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office supports academics and students endangered by the war in Ukraine or political repression in Belarus and Russia. Its core mission is to safeguard intellectual resilience and provide vital assistance to scholars in these regions.
Q2What impact has SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office achieved so far?+
By December 2025, the organization had provided 1288 instances of personal support, organized 217 academic events, conducted 258 risk interviews, and offered 23 language courses.
Q3How is SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office funded?+
The project operates with substantial support from the Auswärtiges Amt (German Federal Foreign Office). Its founding body, akno e.V., is also part of the Forum Menschenrechte.
Q4How can one apply for positions or support programs at SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office?+
Current job listings are available on their website via https://science-at-risk.org/jobs/. Additionally, applications for their 2026 support programs are currently open.
Q5Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office support?+
The organization primarily contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). It also supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) as a secondary goal.
