Petition · past parliament
Set up a funding scheme for scientists fleeing the war in Ukraine
Closed
383 signatures
What the petition asks
Hundreds of scientists are fleeing the war in Ukraine. They don't know when they will be able to return and continue their work. Often their research is crucial for projects in which the UK is involved. We urge the government to provide temporary funding to support these scientists in the UK.
The Government should set up a scheme to continue to fund their research in the UK, and to provide financial support for them while in the UK.
Humanitarian reasons: Scientists and their families fleeing the war are in desperate need of support.
Science diplomacy: Scientists in exile build bridges that provide benefits long after a war is over. The UK would profit long-term even from a temporary funding scheme.
UK self-interest: Ukranian scientists are involved in international projects crucial for the UK. The war interrupts and delays their work for an unknown period of time. We should support them to remedy this disruption.
Humanitarian reasons: Scientists and their families fleeing the war are in desperate need of support.
Science diplomacy: Scientists in exile build bridges that provide benefits long after a war is over. The UK would profit long-term even from a temporary funding scheme.
UK self-interest: Ukranian scientists are involved in international projects crucial for the UK. The war interrupts and delays their work for an unknown period of time. We should support them to remedy this disruption.
Timeline
| 23 Mar 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Oct 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
383
Status
Closed
Opened
23 Mar 2022
Closed
7 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.