UM : Standing in Solidarity with the Ukrainian People
Message from President Philippe Augé
Our university, founded on democratic and humanist values, wishes to express its deep dismay and total condemnation of the Russian offensive in Ukraine. We wish to affirm our full solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our unconditional support for the academic and scientific communities affected by this armed conflict.
Students and staff at theUM who are affected by this conflict can contact us by email to be referred to support services.
In accordance with ministerial guidelines, new bilateral collaboration projects with Russia and exchange programs to Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia have been suspended.
We hope that we will soon find a way for the founding principles of our civilization—human rights, respect for others, cooperation, knowledge, and the sharing of knowledge, …—to prevail over this warmongering frenzy; yet our concern, in this very dark period for Europe, remains profound.
Philippe Augé
President of the University of Montpellier
Ukrainian students interested in coming to Montpellier
Please register via email on the Campus France national portal. Based on the host city and program preferences you indicate, we will contact you.
- More information on reception arrangements (temporary protection, housing, etc.).
Civic Service
As part of the efforts to welcome Ukrainians, mixed pairs consisting of one Ukrainian youth and one French youth will serve as civic service volunteers to support activities aimed at welcoming Ukrainian refugees in Occitanie.
Under the supervision of the Uniscité association or a participating partner, their mission will be to:
- Staff the reception and housing areas for Ukrainian refugees, providing language support,
- Assist Ukrainian families in their interactions with public services (city halls, schools, prefectures, the CAF, the CPAM, etc.) to meet their needs regarding access to benefits, housing, health care, and more.
Required Skills: English (or Russian or Ukrainian); driver's license preferred
The contract is for a minimum of 6 months; training is provided by Uniscité, France’s leading civic service organization; and participants receive a stipend of 580 € per month.
National Emergency Refugee Program for Scientists and Artists in Exile
The Collège de France is issuing a special call for proposals through the PAUSE program to fund the hosting and stay of researchers threatened by the conflict in Ukraine at French universities.
The University of Montpellier wishes to support Ukrainian scientists and their families by volunteering to host colleagues Professors who are in danger through this program.
For any inquiries regarding the reception and integration of students andProfessors in connection with the conflict in Ukraine (particularly regarding the preparation of a PAUSE support application), please contact:
Ministerial Circular
For your information, you can find the circular published by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation on March 22, Research , regarding the admission of displaced students from Ukraine who are beneficiaries of temporary protection at this link.
Euraxess – Resource Portal
In addition, the European Commission has also launched an online resource portal to assist researchers affected by this conflict: EURAXESS – ERA4Ukraine
