Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Competition 2025-2026

The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the opening of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program competition for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program is a non-degree post-doctoral award program for junior and senior researchers, university lecturers, and experts from academic institutions in Serbia. This program gives scholars the opportunity to travel to the United States to engage in advanced academic research and/or lecture at the university level. All applicants must currently be affiliated with one of the higher education institutions in Serbia. In addition, all qualified applicants are expected to have the capacity and commitment to take full advantage of the program, either doing research or lecturing at a U.S. university, and be willing to share their experience and knowledge after returning to Serbia. The Embassy wants the Fulbright experience to be of value not only to the individual scholar, but also to that individual’s home university, including its students and faculty. And, of course, we anticipate that the presence of the Visiting Scholar from Serbia will benefit the U.S. host institution as well. Indeed, Fulbright scholars serve as citizen ambassadors and should be prepared to speak about their country, culture, and research to academic and community groups in the U.S.

Fields of Specialization: Applications will be considered in the following areas of specialization:

• Agriculture / Agro-Business

• American Studies

• Anthropology

• Archaeology

• Architecture

• Art

• Art History

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Business Administration

• Chemistry

• Communications

• Computer Science

• Creative Writing

• Dance

• Economics

• Education

• Engineering

• Environmental Sciences

• Film Studies

• Geography

• Geology

• Global Health

• Government

• History (either American or other)

• Information Science

• International Affairs

• Journalism

• Literature (either American or other)

• Law

• Library Science

• Linguistics

• Mathematics

• Medical Sciences

• Music

• Philosophy

• Physics

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Public Administration

• Public Health

• Regional/Area Studies

• Religious Studies

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

• Theater

• Urban Planning

Length of Program: The minimum grant period is three (3) and maximum nine (9) months.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must:

• be citizens of the Republic of Serbia;

• hold a Ph.D. in the field of research or lecturing;

• be proficient in oral and written English;

• be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to the Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years following the end of the grant period;

• be in good enough health to obtain a medical clearance.

Persons desiring to immigrate to or obtain permanent residence in the United States are not eligible to apply.

Researchers in medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing and other fields whose research proposals include clinical contact with patients are not eligible for Fulbright grants. Candidates with medical degrees are not allowed to pursue medical residencies or internships in the United States as Fulbright Fellows.

Dependents: The Fulbright program does provide small allowance for accompanying dependents.

How to apply: Completed on online application at: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2025/

To apply, you will need to upload scans of the following documents onto the online application portal:

• Detailed statement about your proposed research project and/or plan to conduct lectures in the United States during the grant period;

• Letter from your employer confirming your employment in Serbia (in English or Serbian);

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (resume);

• Three (3) letters of reference;

• Bibliography (related to your research proposal) and/or course syllabus (related to your lecturing proposal);

• Letter of invitation or email from a U.S. institution of higher learning, if applicable, i.e., if you have already been in touch with a U.S. university);

• Copy of the biodata page of your passport.

Any application sent or submitted to the U.S. Embassy via any channel except for the official online system noted above will not be considered. Do not try to send your application by post or by email.

Instructions for completing the application can be downloaded here.

Application Deadline: October 16, 2024

Decision Timeline: Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed in November or December. Washington will make the final selection and decisions on placement in the spring of 2025.

For additional information about the Fulbright Scholarship: Please email: BelgradeFulbright@state.gov

For information on this and other academic and professional exchange programs: Click here

https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-visiting-scholar-program-competition-2025-2026/

FULBRIGHT NON-DEGREE VISITING RESEARCHER PROGRAM 2025-2026

The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program for Doctoral Students competition for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program for Doctoral Students enables young professionals from Serbia who are already enrolled in a PhD program at a Serbian university to conduct research at a U.S. university related to their PhD thesis. Grants last 6 to 9 months, and the PhD students from the following fields can apply:

Agriculture, American History, American Literature, American Studies,  Anthropology,  Archaeology,  Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Economics,  Education,  Engineering,  Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology, Information Sciences, Journalism / Media Studies,  Law,  Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work,  Sociology, TEFL/Applied Linguistics

Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.  This prestigious award covers tuition and fees at a U.S. university, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and international airfare.

Eligibility requirements

• Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Serbia. Permanent U.S. residents and persons with dual (Serbian and U.S.) citizenship are ineligible.

• Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree and must be enrolled in a PhD program at a Serbian university.

• Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English (Selected candidates will take TOEFL test during the selection process).

• Applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to the Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period.

• Applicants already studying in the U.S. are ineligible for a Fulbright grant.

• Applicants must receive a satisfactory medical clearance.

• Persons desiring permanent residence in the United States are not eligible.

General Selection Criteria

• Academic credentials

• Significance and feasibility of the proposed research

• Necessity to undertake the project in the United States

• Plans for popularizing the research findings

• Adaptability and personal suitability

• Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of Serbia.

• Preference is given to applicants who have not had a prior opportunity for studying in the United States.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.

Selection Procedures

• Applications are subject to pre-screening.

• Applicants recommended by reviewers are invited for an interview conducted in person in English by a selection committee comprised of Embassy representatives, U.S. and Serbian scholars, and Fulbright alumni.

• Nominees are subject to final approval by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

How to apply:

Completed applications must include:

• Online application at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2025 [instructions for completing the application can be found here];

• Three (3) Letters of Reference (can be submitted online by instructors, professors or work supervisors, or sent via e-mail to the U.S. Embassy);

• Academic transcripts/diplomas (certified translation into English or verified copies of original academic transcript and degree certificate – scanned and attached to the application);

• Official English translation of certificate for the current academic status (scanned and attached to the application);

• Valid results from the U.S. standardized test – TOEFL – if the applicant has taken this test in the past two years. Please note that we shall organize the taking of the required tests for the selected candidates; and

• Copy of passport.

Please scan all the above-mentioned documents and upload to your online application.  Please note that all items should be translated into English.

Nominated candidates will have to submit a copy of the original academic transcript bearing all official legalization stamps to the U.S. Embassy Belgrade.  The U.S. Embassy will advise the nominated candidates to submit a medical history and examination report if and when necessary.

Application Deadline: May 20, 2024

Any application submitted to the United States or elsewhere, separate from the official system noted above, will not be considered.

For additional information about the Fulbright Scholarship: BelgradeFulbright@state.gov

https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-non-degree-visiting-researcher-program-2025-2026/

FULBRIGHT VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM COMPETITION 2024-2025

The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the opening of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program competition for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is a non-degree post-doctoral award program for junior and senior researchers, university lecturers, and experts from academic institutions in Serbia. This program gives scholars the opportunity to travel to the United States to engage in advanced academic research and/or lecture at the university level. All applicants must currently be affiliated with one of the higher education institutions in Serbia. In addition, all qualified applicants are expected to have the capacity and commitment to take full advantage of the program, either doing research or lecturing at a U.S. university, and be willing to share their experience and knowledge after returning to Serbia. The Embassy wants the Fulbright experience to be of value not only to the individual scholar, but also to that individual’s home university, including its students and faculty. And, of course, we anticipate that the presence of the Visiting Scholar from Serbia will benefit the U.S. host institution as well. Indeed, Fulbright scholars serve as citizen ambassadors and should be prepared to speak about their country, culture, and research to academic and community groups in the U.S.

Fields of Specialization:

Applications will be considered in the following areas of specialization:

Agriculture / Agro-Business, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Art History, Astronomy, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Dance, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Film Studies, Geography, Geology, Global Health, Government, History (either American or other), Information Science, International Affairs, Journalism, Literature (either American or other), Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Medical Sciences, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Regional/Area Studies, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Theater, Urban Planning

We especially encourage applications focusing on Agriculture/Agro-business, Engineering, Science, Law, Government, Political Science, American Studies, and Regional or Area Studies. Taking into account the current worldwide public health crisis, we would also certainly welcome applications related to Public Health or Global Health.

Length of Program: The minimum grant period is three (3) and maximum nine (9) months.

Eligibility requirements:

Applicants must:

• be citizens of the Republic of Serbia;

• hold a Ph.D. in the field of research or lecturing;

• be proficient in oral and written English;

• be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to the Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years following the end of the grant period;

• be in good enough health to obtain a medical clearance.

• Persons desiring to immigrate to or obtain permanent residence in the United States are not eligible to apply.

• Researchers in medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing and other fields whose research proposals include clinical contact with patients are not eligible for Fulbright grants. Candidates with medical degrees are not allowed to pursue medical residencies or internships in the United States as Fulbright Fellows.

Dependents

The Fulbright program does provide small allowance for accompanying dependents.

How to apply

Completed on online application at: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2024

To apply, you will need to upload scans of the following documents onto the online application portal:

• Detailed statement about your proposed research project and/or plan to conduct lectures in the United States during the grant period;

• Letter from your employer confirming your employment in Serbia (in English or Serbian);

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (resume);

• Three (3) letters of reference;

• Bibliography (related to your research proposal) and/or course syllabus (related to your lecturing proposal);

• Letter of invitation or email from a U.S. institution of higher learning, if applicable, i.e., if you have already been in touch with a U.S. university);

• Copy of the biodata page of your passport.

Any application sent or submitted to the U.S. Embassy via any channel except for the official online system noted above will not be considered. Do not try to send your application by post or by email.

Instructions for completing the application can be downloaded here.

Application Deadline: October 23, 2023.

Decision Timeline. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed in November or December. Washington will make the final selection and decisions on placement in the spring of 2023.

For additional information about the Fulbright Scholarship:

Please email: BelgradeFulbright@state.gov

For information on this and other academic and professional exchange programs please go to: https://rs.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/

Fulbright Non-degree Research Program for Doctoral Students 2024-2025

The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program for Doctoral Students competition for the 2024-2025 academic year.  The Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program for Doctoral Students enables young professionals from Serbia who are already enrolled in a PhD program at a Serbian university to conduct research at a U.S. university related to their PhD thesis.  Grants last 6 to 9 months, and the PhD students from the following fields can apply:

Agriculture, American History, American Literature, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology, Information Sciences, Journalism / Media Studies, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, TEFL/Applied Linguistics

Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.  This prestigious award covers tuition and fees at a U.S. university, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and international airfare.

Eligibility requirements

• Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Serbia. Permanent U.S. residents and persons with dual (Serbian and U.S.) citizenship are ineligible.

• Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree and must be enrolled in a PhD program at a Serbian university.

• Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English (Selected candidates will take TOEFL test during the selection process).

• Applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to the Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period.

• Applicants already studying in the U.S. are ineligible for a Fulbright grant.

• Applicants must receive a satisfactory medical clearance.

• Persons desiring permanent residence in the United States are not eligible.

General Selection Criteria

• Academic credentials

• Significance and feasibility of the proposed research

• Necessity to undertake the project in the United States

• Plans for popularizing the research findings

• Adaptability and personal suitability

• Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of Serbia.

• Preference is given to applicants who have not had a prior opportunity for studying in the United States.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.

Selection Procedures

• Applications are subject to pre-screening.

• Applicants recommended by reviewers are invited for an interview conducted in person in English by a selection committee comprised of Embassy representatives, U.S. and Serbian scholars, and Fulbright alumni.

• Nominees are subject to final approval by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

How to apply:

Completed applications must include:

• Online application at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2024 [ instructions for completing the application can be found here, the Application checklist here, and the Essay Guidelines here ];

• Three (3) Letters of Reference (can be submitted online by instructors, professors or work supervisors, or sent via e-mail to the U.S. Embassy);

• Academic transcripts/diplomas (certified translation into English or verified copies of original academic transcript and degree certificate – scanned and attached to the application);

• Official English translation of certificate for the current academic status (scanned and attached to the application);

• Valid results from the U.S. standardized test – TOEFL – if the applicant has taken this test in the past two years. Please note that we shall organize the taking of the required tests for the selected candidates; and

• Copy of passport.

Please scan all the above-mentioned documents and upload to your online application.  Please note that all items should be translated into English.

Nominated candidates will have to submit a copy of the original academic transcript bearing all official legalization stamps to the U.S. Embassy Belgrade.  The U.S. Embassy will advise the nominated candidates to submit a medical history and examination report if and when necessary.

Application Deadline: May 8, 2023

Any application submitted to the United States or elsewhere, separate from the official system noted above, will not be considered.

For additional information about the Fulbright Scholarship: BelgradeFulbright@state.gov

https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-non-degree-research-program-for-doctoral-students-2024-2025/

Application Deadline: May 8, 2023

Fulbright Graduate Study Program Competition 2024-2025

The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for the 2024-2025 academic year.  The Fulbright Graduate Study Program enables young professionals from Serbia to study for one year or longer at U.S. universities to pursue a master’s level of study in the following fields:

Agriculture, American History, American Literature, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology, Information Sciences, Journalism / Media Studies, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, TEFL/Applied Linguistics

Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.  This prestigious award covers tuition and fees at a U.S. university, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and international airfare.

Eligibility requirements

• Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Serbia. Permanent U.S. residents and persons with dual (Serbian and U.S.) citizenship are ineligible.

• Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English (Selected candidates will take TOEFL and GRE tests during the selection process).

• Applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to the Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period.

• Applicants must have completed undergraduate education at the time of application.

• Applicants already studying in the U.S. are ineligible for a Fulbright grant.

• Applicants must receive a satisfactory medical clearance.

• Persons desiring permanent residence in the United States are not eligible.

General Selection Criteria

• Strong academic record

• Adaptability and personal suitability

• Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of Serbia.

• Preference is given to applicants who have not had a prior opportunity for studying in the United States.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.

Selection Procedures:

• Applications are subject to pre-screening.

• Applicants recommended by reviewers are invited for an interview conducted in person in English by a selection committee comprised of Embassy representatives, U.S. and Serbian scholars, and Fulbright alumni.

• Nominees are subject to final approval by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

How to apply

Completed applications must include:

• Online application at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2024  [ instructions for completing the application can be found here, the Application checklist here, and the Essay Guidelines here ];

• Three (3) Letters of Reference (can be submitted online by instructors, professors or work supervisors, or sent via e-mail to the U.S. Embassy);

• Academic transcripts/diplomas (certified translation into English or verified copies of original academic transcript and degree certificate – scanned and attached to the application);

• Valid results from the U.S. standardized tests – TOEFL (required for all candidates) and GRE (required in most fields of study) – if the applicant has taken these tests in the past two years. Please note that we shall organize the taking of the required tests for the selected candidates; and

• Copy of passport.

Please scan all the above-mentioned documents and upload to your online application.  Please note that all items should be translated into English.

Nominated candidates will have to submit a copy of the original academic transcript bearing all official legalization stamps to the U.S. Embassy Belgrade.  The U.S. Embassy will advise the nominated candidates to submit a medical history and examination report if and when necessary.

Application Deadline: May 8, 2023

Any application submitted to the United States or elsewhere, separate from the official system noted above, will not be considered.

For additional information about the Fulbright Scholarship: BelgradeFulbright@state.gov

Application Deadline: May 8, 2023

https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-graduate-study-program-competition-2024-2025/