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Cooperation in Research and Education in Science and Technology in Ukraine (CREST)
July 19, 2007In May 2007, CRDF, in partnership with the Ministry of Ukraine for Education and Science, made the first major award under the CREST program in Ukraine. The goal of CREST is to reinvigorate scientific research and higher education in Ukraine, focusing on strengthening the research capabilities of Ukrainian universities to meet economic and technological needs, and to train the next generation of young Ukrainian scientists.
CREST Program Summary (PDF)
Provides information on the overall CREST program, including background information on CREST Centers and the Junior Scientist Fellowships program.
CREST Pilot Overview (PDF)
Summary of the first CREST Center established in May 2007 at the National Mining University in Dnipropetrovsk
CREST Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)
Suggests a variety of levels at which an organization or corporation may choose to get involved with the CREST program. This list is not exhaustive, as CRDF will be pleased to propose other opportunities to interested parties.
Letter of Support from Deputy Minister Gurzhiy (PDF)
On May 8, 2007, the Ministry of Ukraine for Education and Science pledged their support to the future of the CREST program
CRDF’s History of Success in Ukraine (PDF)
These fact sheets will provide you with more information on CRDF’s success in improving higher education, and on other CRDF activities in Ukraine.
For more information on CREST, please contact:
Dr. Marilyn Pifer
E-mail
(703) 526-9720
Background on CRDF (187K)
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Andriy Gurzhiy Letter of Support (26K)
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CREST Sponsorship Opportunities (31K)
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CREST Pilot Overview (30K)
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CREST Program Summary (34K)
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