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/

Global UGRAD Program - Apply by December 15, 2023

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD ) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university. Global UGRAD is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State and aims to recruit participants from underrepresented backgrounds who have not had other opportunities to study in the United States. Successful applicants can expect an in-depth exposure to U.S. society, culture, and academic institutions, as well as opportunities to enhance their professional skills.

Participants will be required to enroll in at least two courses in their major and one course in a U.S. Studies field (such as history, literature, art, or government) to enhance their understanding of the United States. Participants will live in campus housing facilities with American peers and will be required to participate in 20 hours of community service. The program will include a pre-departure orientation, a virtual arrival orientation, and an in-person end-of-program workshop in Washington, DC. The scholarship covers international travel, tuition, room and board, medical insurance, required books, and a small monthly stipend.

All academic fields of study are eligible. Per J-1 visa regulations, for the students of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology or other clinical fields of study, the direct patient care, including animal care, is not permitted, and therefore academic coursework and/or program activities at participating U.S. institutions may be limited.

For application information and instructions, and to apply please visit the Global UGRAD online application

Eligibility for the Global UGRAD Program:

1. Applicants must be a citizen of the country in which they apply for the Global UGRAD Program, currently residing in that country.

2. Applicants must be studying in the country in which they apply for the Global UGRAD Program.

3. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate, in good standing, at any accredited university.

4. Applicants must have at least one year remaining in their undergraduate studies at their home institutions upon completion of the Global UGRAD Program.

5. Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.

6. Applicants must have a solid command of written and spoken English.

7. Preference will be given to those who have had little or no experience in the United States or outside of their home countries.

8. Applicants are required to return directly to their home country after the completion of the program.

9. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (http://www.miusa.org ) 

Individuals in the following circumstances are not eligible for the Global UGRAD Program:

1. U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States;

2. Individuals currently studying, residing, or working outside of their home country;

3. Anyone who has already graduated from university;

4. Immediate family members (i.e., spouses and children) of U.S. Department of State and USAID employees; family members are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment.

Before you begin/Useful tips:

• Prospective participants should request their academic transcripts and letters of recommendation as soon as possible, as they will not be able to add additional information after the December 15, 2023 deadline. They can provide English translations of their updated transcripts once they have been selected as a finalist or alternate.

• Recommendation letters – One reference must be academic and written by a professor or assistant professor from the candidate’s major field of study. A second reference may come from a non-academic aspect of the candidate’s life and work.

• Essay writing tips

• Be patient and persistent! It takes longer than two hours to submit a quality proposal.

For additional information please write to: BelgradeG-UGRAD@state.gov

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15, 2023, 21:59 EST

Otvorena prijava za program srednjoškolske razmene FLEX

FLEX je program kulturne razmene Kancelarije za obrazovanje i kulturu Stejt departmenta Vlade SAD. U Republici Srbiji FLEX provodi Američki savet za međunarodno obrazovanje. Program omogućuje učenicima iz cele Srbije da besplatno provedu jednu školsku godinu u SAD, pohađajući američke škole i živeći sa američkim porodicama.

Osnovni cilj FLEX programa je unapređenje razumevanja i razvijanje dugoročne saradnje između građana SAD i drugih država sveta. Stejt department Vlade SAD podržava razmenu učenika iz preko 50 zemalja kroz FLEX i druge programe. Od osnivanja programa 1993. godine na FLEX programu učestvovalo je do danas preko 30 hiljada učenika.

Državljani Srbije, koji žive i pohađaju školu u Srbiji, rođeni između 15. jula 2006. i 15. jula 2009. i koji će 2023/24. školske godine biti 8. razred osnovne, prvi ili drugi razred srednje škole u Srbiji - mogu da se prijave za FLEX program.

Online prijava za školsku 2024/25. godinu otvara se u avgustu i zatvara 10. oktobra 2023. godine. Za prvi krug prijave, učenici treba da otvore svoj nalog u online prijavnom sistemu, popune osnovne podatke o sebi i napišu tri eseja na pitanja iz svakodnevnog života (svaki učenik u prijavi dobija vreme do kada treba da podnese prijavu). Drugi krug prijave nastupa u roku do 24 sata nakon prvog kruga. Učenici treba da proveravaju svoj mejl (inbox, ali i spam/junk foldere) gde će dobiti link za online test engleskog jezika (imaju 72 sata od dobijanja mejla sa linkom da urade ovaj test). Treći krug prijave se sastoji iz neposrednog intervjua sa učenicima koji su prošli u ovaj poslednji krug takmičenja, pisanja još nekoliko eseja, detaljnog popunjavanja prijave online, kao i testa engleskog jezika. Rezultati takmičenja stižu u aprilu 2024.

Detaljniji opis programa nalazi se u brošuri dostupnoj na stranici https://serbia.americancouncils.org/flex-rs .

Programi razmena BOLD - rokovi do 15. januara i 15. marta

Program BOLD akademskih razmena  podrazumeva boravak u SAD u trajanju od 5-6 nedelja. Program organizuju institucije u SAD specijalizovane za mentorstvo mladih liderki/lidera u oblastima građanskog angažovanja i ekonomskog razvoja. Program je namenjen BOLD članicama/članovima  uzrasta od 18-25 koji imaju dobre ideje kako da doprinesu i ostvare pozitivne promene u svojim zajednicama.

BOLD akademska razmena u oblasti preduzetništva

Konkurs je otvoren do nedelje 15. januara 2023. godine.

Program BOLD akademskih razmena na temu preduzetništva i ekonomskog razvoja trajaće 5 nedelja i biće posvećen intenzivnom treningu i razvoju u oblasti preduzetništva i liderstva. Program se sastoji od dva meseca virtuelnih treninga i jednog meseca razmene u SAD, u državi Njujork, u organizaciji Network 20/20. Ovaj program će vam pomoći da razvijete ili usavršite svoje ideje kako biste započeli svoj biznis, startap, ili neke druge projekte koji bi pomogli razvoju ekonomije u Srbiji i doprineli pozitivnim promenama u vašoj zajednici. 

Program je namenjen mladima uzrasta od 18-25 godina sa stalnim boravkom u Srbiji, koji trenutno studiraju u ili su nedavno diplomirali na nekom od univerziteta u Srbiji.

• Datumi programa:

• Virtuelna pripremna faza: 6. februar – 28. mart 2023.

• Boravak u SAD: 1–29. april 2023.

Za više informacija i kako bi se prijavila/prijavio za ovaj program poseti internet stranicu Network 20/20.

BOLD akademska razmena u oblasti građanskog angažovanja

Konkurs je otvoren do srede, 15. marta 2023.

Program BOLD akademskih razmena na temu građanskog angažovanja održaće se na Univerzitetu Nebraske u Omahi u trajanju od pet nedelja, od 13. avgusta do 16. septembra. Stručno nastavno osoblje i treneri pružiće obuku, praktične savete za razvijanje liderskih potencijala, kao i kulturnu razmenu za ukupno 15 učesnica/učesnika programa. Studentkinje/studenti će pripremiti akcione planove na osnovu svojih projektnih ideja za razvoj Srbije u oblasti ljudskih prava, zaštite životne sredine, obrazovanja, političkog učešća, prava životinja i drugih oblasti koje doprinose osnaživanju njihovih zajednica i demokratije u Srbiji.

Ko može da se prijavi na program:

• Mladi uzrasta od 18-25 godina

• Osobe sa stalnim boravkom u Srbiji

• Osobe koje trenutno studiraju ili su nedavno diplomirali na nekom univerzitetu u Srbiji

• Osobe koje imaju ideje za projekat sa fokusom na građansko angažovanje u svojoj zajednici

• Osobe koje su spremne da postanu deo veće mreže i sarađuju sa drugim članovima širom Srbije i čitavog Balkana

• Osobe koje do sada nisu posetile SAD, ili su samo kraci vremenski period boravile u SAD

Datumi programa:

• Pripremni virtuelni sastanci: 15. maj – 15. jun 2023.

• Akademski boravak i studijska poseta u SAD: avgust – 16. septembar 2023.

Za više informacija i kako bi se prijavila/prijavio za ovaj program poseti internet stranicu Univerziteta Nebraske u Omahi.

GLOBAL UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2023/24

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at an assigned U.S. college or university. The program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S Department of State, and aims to recruit participants from underrepresented backgrounds who have not had other opportunities to study in the United States. Successful applicants can expect an in-depth exposure to U.S. society, culture, and academic institutions, as well as opportunities to enhance their professional skills. All academic fields of study are eligible.* Per J-1 visa regulations, for the students of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology or other clinical fields of study, the direct patient care, including animal care, is not permitted, and therefore academic coursework and/or program activities at participating U.S. institutions may be limited.)

Participants will be placed at a U.S. university in either the fall 2023 semester (August – December 2023) or spring 2024 semester (January to May 2024). The scholarship covers international travel, tuition, room and board, medical insurance, required books, and a small monthly stipend.   All participants will be enrolled in full-time, non-degree, undergraduate coursework chosen from their host institution’s existing curriculum.  Students are required to enroll in at least two courses in their major and at least one course in a U.S. Studies field, such as U.S. history, literature, art, or government. Students are required to participate in a minimum of twenty hours of community service activities during the program. Global UGRAD participants will live in campus housing facilities with American peers. The program will include a pre-departure orientation at Post, a virtual arrival orientation, and an in-person program symposium in Washington, DC.

For application information and instructions, and to apply please visit the Global UGRAD online application

Eligibility for the Global UGRAD Program:

1. Applicants must be a citizen of the country in which they apply for the Global UGRAD Program, currently residing in that country.

2. Applicants must be studying in the country in which they apply for the Global UGRAD Program.

3. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate, in good standing, at any accredited university. Participants must have at least one semester or an equivalent term remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the Global UGRAD Program.

4. Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.

5. Applicants must have a solid command of written and spoken English.

6. Preference will be given to those who have had little or NO experience in the United States or outside of their home countries.

7. Applicants are required to return directly to their home country after the completion of the program.

8. Applicants must be over 18 years of age.

9. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (http://www.miusa.org/storymap )

Individuals in the following circumstances are not eligible for the Global UGRAD Program:

1. U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States;

2. Individuals currently studying, residing, or working outside of their home country;

3. Local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); employees are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment;

4. Immediate family members (i.e. spouses and children) of U.S. Department of State and USAID employees; family members are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment.

Before you begin/Useful tips:

• Prospective participants should request their academic transcripts and letters of recommendation as soon as possible, as they will not be able to add additional information after the December 15, 2022 deadline. They can provide English translations of their updated transcripts once they have been selected as a finalist or alternate.

• Student recommendation guidelines. (PDF 400 KB)

• Be patient and persistent! It takes longer than two hours to submit a quality proposal.

For additional information please write to: BelgradeG-UGRAD@state.gov

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15, 2022, 5:00PM EST

https://rs.usembassy.gov/global-undergraduate-exchange-program-2023-24/