NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER KHARKOV INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY

Their core work

NSC KIPT is a major Ukrainian research center specializing in nuclear physics, fusion energy research, and radioactive waste management. They operate particle accelerator and neutron source infrastructure, contributing to European nuclear safety programs and waste treatment solutions. Their work spans the full nuclear lifecycle — from fusion energy development (EUROfusion) through safe nuclear fuel supply to radioactive waste pre-disposal and geological disposal research. They also serve as Ukraine's national contact point for Euratom, bridging Ukrainian nuclear expertise with European research programs.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In the early H2020 period (2014–2017), NSC KIPT focused on core nuclear physics — fusion energy research through EUROfusion and nuclear fuel safety through ESSANUF, while establishing itself as Ukraine's Euratom national contact point. From 2018 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward radioactive waste management (EURAD, PREDIS) and broader research infrastructure networking (EURIZON). This later phase also shows a growing emphasis on EU-Ukraine scientific collaboration, researcher mobility, and integration of Ukrainian facilities into European research infrastructure networks.

NSC KIPT is expanding from pure nuclear physics into waste management solutions and positioning its accelerator infrastructure as a European-level research facility accessible through collaborative networks.

How they like to work

NSC KIPT primarily participates as a partner in large European consortia — their 311 unique partners across 32 countries indicate involvement in very large collaborative programmes typical of Euratom and infrastructure projects. They coordinated one project (UAinEuratom), a coordination and support action rather than a large research project, suggesting they are comfortable in supportive and specialist roles within major consortia. Their single third-party participation (EURAD) further confirms they contribute specialized expertise rather than leading programme-level efforts.

With 311 consortium partners across 32 countries, NSC KIPT has an exceptionally broad European network, largely built through mega-projects like EUROfusion and EURAD. This network spans virtually the entire EU nuclear research community and major research infrastructure operators.

What sets them apart

NSC KIPT is one of very few Ukrainian research centers deeply embedded in European nuclear research programmes, offering a direct bridge between EU and Ukrainian nuclear science communities. Their combination of particle accelerator infrastructure, nuclear waste expertise, and formal Euratom NCP role makes them a unique entry point for any consortium seeking Ukrainian nuclear physics capabilities. For projects requiring geographic diversity or EU-Ukraine scientific cooperation, they are an established and trusted partner with a proven track record across multiple Euratom frameworks.

Highlights from their portfolio

• EUROfusion
  By far their largest project (EUR 1.47M, 76% of total funding), placing them in Europe's flagship fusion energy programme alongside hundreds of partners.
• UAinEuratom
  Their only coordinated project — established them as Ukraine's official Euratom national contact point for both fission and fusion research.
• PREDIS
  Demonstrates deep technical capability in radioactive waste treatment, covering pre-disposal processes from radionuclide monitoring to material science for waste packages.