The UAxEU Internship Programme is a professional mobility initiative designed to support the development of Ukraine’s cultural sector through hands-on, experience-based learning within leading European cultural institutions. It responds directly to priorities identified by Ukrainian cultural professionals: the need to strengthen institutional practice, facilitate genuine exchange between Ukrainian and EU organisations, and build lasting professional relationships across borders and cultures.
10 Ukrainian professionals per year will be placed within museums, heritage organisations, cultural centres, and arts education institutions across Europe. These host institutions represent a diverse range of professional environments, selected to align with the evolving needs of Ukraine’s cultural sector.
The internship prioritises depth over breadth and expects participants to transfer their learning back through internal presentations, new projects, or ongoing collaborations so that the benefits extend beyond the individual.
Each internship is structured in four phases:
- Online Preparation (October 2026)
- On-Site Internship (October or November 2026, 2-3 weeks)
- Knowledge Transfer (November-December 2026)
- Reporting (January-February 2027)
Applicants must be currently living and working in Ukraine and be affiliated with a Ukrainian higher arts education institution, museum, heritage organisation, cultural centre, or another cultural institution. They must also be at an early to mid-career stage (up to five years of professional experience), with clear potential for further professional development
Each participant will receive a travel bursary of 1,000 EUR to support travel and subsistence costs. Host institutions are encouraged to provide additional in-kind support, such as accommodation, meals, or local transport.
