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 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/

English Language Programs Funding Opportunity 2022

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade announces an open competition for individuals and organizations from Serbia or the U.S. to submit applications for the English Language Small Grants Program. Please check for information on other PAS funding opportunities here.

* Note:  Proposals will be reviewed and grants issued on a rolling basis, so please do not wait until the deadline to submit your application.

Program Objectives

The U.S. Embassy recognizes that knowledge of the English language offers opportunities to improve job prospects for Serbia’s citizens, expand access to information and knowledge, and promote critical thinking and media literacy.  Proposals should use English to address problems or challenges faced by your community, such as brain drain, limited job opportunities, or the spread of disinformation.  Proposals may also utilize English as a bridge for increased communication and cooperation among neighbors within the Western Balkans, between citizens of Serbia and the United States, or between people from Serbia and EU member states.

Grant activities may take any number of forms, including English language camps, academic competitions, cross-border exchanges, conferences, workshops, courses, exhibits, app development, hackathons, online projects, simulations, role-playing activities, performances, or other activities.

Program Themes

The Embassy seeks applications that use English language to focus specifically on the themes below.  We have included ideas about what your project could do, but we welcome creative approaches and activities.

1. IMPROVING INSTRUCTION. Strengthen English language teaching at all educational levels (K-12 and university), including through curriculum development, distance learning, new methodologies, new technologies, etc.

2. ENGAGING STUDENTS IN ENGLISH (HIGH SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY LEVEL): Strengthen critical thinking and/or media literacy skills of students through English language activities; prepare students for participation in international academic competitions conducted in English, e.g., Model UN (Model United Nations), moot court, etc.; or explain American society, culture, and values to students through English language activities.

3. SUPPORTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDs).

   1. Develop and improve English language teaching (either inside or outside the formal educational system) for PWDs and learning difficulties, including through development of curriculum, educational websites and applications, and other educational tools; expanding access to current/innovative trends and methodologies, including those that assist with distance learning.

   2. Establish or strengthen connections between U.S. and Serbian and/or Serbian and regional (Western Balkan) groups – students, teachers, businesses, civil society organizations – using English as the common language to promote equality of PWDs in all aspects of life.

4. IMPROVING JOB PROSPECTS & PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

   1. Help citizens of Serbia develop English language skills to find jobs, with a focus on participants or beneficiaries who are economically disadvantaged students and adults, residents of rural communities, persons with disabilities (PWDs), or members of other vulnerable populations.

   2. Assist cultural and historical sites to attract more English-speaking visitors and thereby promote local tourism and economic development.

5. USING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP).

   1. Support entrepreneurship and innovation among high school and university studies, including in STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) through English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs.

   2. Provide ESP instruction to individuals (university students, recent graduates, and professionals) in certain professions (including government, civil society, academia), academic fields (including science and technology, business, etc.), or other areas of interest related to U.S. Embassy objectives in order to help them find jobs; communicate and engage with counterparts in other countries; improve the quality of writing to improve the chances their research papers will be published in academic or professional journals; draft well-written grant proposals to seek funding for scientific or academic research projects; etc.

6. MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD EU ACCESSION / WESTERN INTEGRATION.

   1. Improve Serbian officials’ English language skills to communicate with EU counterparts and accelerate Serbia’s progress toward EU membership and western integration.

   2. Help Serbian civil society organizations engage with EU counterparts to make progress toward EU membership and western integration, including in the areas of human rights protection, media freedom, environmental issues, rule of law, combating corruption, etc.

   3. Help Serbian journalists strengthen their English language skills to conduct interviews and read primary source materials to cover stories on Serbia’s path toward EU membership and western integration, including in the areas of human rights protection, media freedom, environmental issues, rule of law, combating corruption, etc.

7. PROMOTING REGIONAL COOPERATION AND STABILITY.

   1. Establish or strengthen connections among English language teaching professionals and institutions from countries of the Western Balkans to promote cooperation in strengthening English language instruction within the region.

   2. Promote mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among peoples of the Western Balkans – including young people – through English language activities.

   3. Identify joint approaches to solving problems or challenges facing the Western Balkans using English as the common language.

   4. Expand and strengthen ties of Serbian professional societies and civil society organizations with their English-speaking counterparts in the Western Balkans, using English as the common language.

8. STRENGTHENING U.S.-SERBIAN CONNECTIONS. Inform and educate audiences in Serbia about historical and cultural Serbian-U.S. ties, common attitudes and values, cooperation in different sectors (economic, political, security, health, science), and the intersection of national interests.

For more information, including the detailed instructions for application please read: English Language Programs Notice of Funding Opportunity 2022. All the documents related to this NOFO can be found on the right hand side of this page. Applications, inquiries and all other questions should be sent to BelgradeEL@state.gov

https://rs.usembassy.gov/english-language-programs-funding-opportunity-2022/

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Competition 2022-2023

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 2022-2023 academic year. This 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

• Engineering

• Medical Sciences

• American Studies

• Environmental Sciences

• Music

• Anthropology

• Film Studies

• Philosophy

• Archaeology

• Geography

• Physics

• Architecture

• Geology

• Political Science

• Art

• Global Health

• Psychology

• Art History

• Government

• Public Administration

• Astronomy

• History (either American or other)

• Public Health

• Biology

• Information Science

• Regional/Area Studies

• Business Administration

• International Affairs

• Religious Studies

• Chemistry

• Journalism

• Social Work

• Communications

• Literature (either American or other)

• Sociology

• Computer Science

• Law

• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

• Creative Writing

• Library Science

• Theater

• Dance

• Linguistics

• Urban Planning

• Economics

• Mathematics

• Education

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/fvsp2022

To apply, you will need to upload scans of the following 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 found here

Application Deadline

October 18, 2021

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 2022.

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/

https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-visiting-scholar-program-competition-2022-2023/