Scientific Societies

How researchers come together, build communities, and strengthen their impact in Ukraine and worldwide

Experts: Yurii Khalavka, Serhii Plokhii

Educational series “Scientific Societies” is a practical guide for researchers who want to unite, build professional communities, and develop science in a systematic way.
The series explains:
- what a scientific society is and its role in advancing science;
- how to define mission, vision, and strategy;
- how to build a team and organize effective processes;
- how to choose a legal form and prepare key documents;
- how to plan a budget and report transparently;
- where to find funding and international partnerships.
We explore real examples of successful societies, strategic tools, principles of science diplomacy, and ways to integrate into international cooperation.
The series is designed for researchers, members of existing societies, and those planning to create their own professional community. It helps turn the idea of collaboration into a sustainable and impactful organization.

Format:
Education series
EKTS:
0.1
Languages:
Ukrainian
Topic:
Civil society
Intended for:
for active citizens, for adults, for business and entrepreneurs

Skills:

Building an international research team
Creation of an annual organizational budget
Development of a society growth strategy
Development of internal financial policies
Diversification of funding sources
Identification of international grant opportunities
Identification of stakeholders and their interests
Initiation of international collaboration
Planning of key activity areas of a society
Planning of project income and expenses
Preparation of a competitive grant proposal
Preparation of statutory documents
Setup of financial reporting
Team building for the society
Alignment of team values
Analysis of historical models of societies
Assignment of team roles and responsibilities
Building of international professional networks
Definition of a society’s mission and vision
Design of a governance structure
Overcoming barriers in global cooperation
Presentation of the role of a scientific society
Promotion of a society via website and social media
Selection of an appropriate legal form
Setup of team workflows

Program

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In the first episode (Part 1), you will learn what scientific societies are, how and why they emerged, and what role they play in the development of science. We explore historical examples — from the Royal Society to other early communities — and examine why uniting researchers became a driver of change in science and society

Invited experts

Yurii Khalavka
Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor, Vice-Rector for Research, Department of Chemistry and Food Product Analysis, Yurii Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University
Serhii Plokhii
Professor of Ukrainian History at Harvard University