Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
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 brings scholars to the United States for advanced research and/or university lecturing. All applicants must currently be affiliated with one of the universities in Serbia. In addition, all qualified applicants are expected to have the capacity and commitment to take full advantage of a program of research or lecturing at a U.S. university, and be willing to share their experience and knowledge after returning to Serbia. The Fulbright experience should be of value not only to the scholar, but also to the scholar's home university – its students and faculty – as well as to the host U.S. institution. Fulbright scholars serve as cultural ambassadors and should be prepared to speak about their country, culture, and research to academic and community groups.
Fields of Specialization: Applications will be considered in the following areas of specialization:
| Agriculture | Dance | Mathematics |
| American History | Economics | Medical Sciences |
| American Literature | Education | Music |
| American Studies | Engineering | Philosophy |
| Anthropology | Environmental Sciences | Physics/Astronomy |
| Archaeology | Film Studies | Political Science |
| Architecture | Geography | Psychology |
| Art | Geology | Public Administration |
| Art History | History (non-U.S.) | Public/Global Health |
| Biological Sciences | Information Sciences | Religious Studies |
| Business Administration | Journalism | Social Work |
| Chemistry | Language/Literature (non-U.S.) | Sociology |
| Communications | Law | TEFL/Applied Linguistics |
| Computer Science | Library Science | Theater |
| Creative Writing | Linguistics | Urban Planning |
Eligibility requirements:
· Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Serbia.
· Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in the field of research or lecturing.
· Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English.
· Applicants must be eligible for J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period.
· Applicants must receive a satisfactory medical clearance.
· Persons desiring permanent residence in the United States are not eligible.
Dependents: Since the funds are limited, the Fulbright program at this time does not permit accompanying dependents.
How to apply:
Completed applications must include:
Online application at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/scholars/ which includes the following:
- Detailed statement of proposed activity for research/lecturing in the United States
- Letter from employer confirming employment in Serbia (in English or Serbian)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (resume)
- Three (3) Letters of Reference
- Bibliography (research proposal) and/or Course Syllabi (lecturing proposal)
- Letter or e-mail of invitation from U.S. Institution (if available)
- Copy of passport
Please scan all the above mentioned documents and attach to your online application!
The final selection and placement will be made in early 2012.
Any application arriving in the United States or elsewhere, separate from the official U.S. Embassy submission, will not be considered.
For additional information about the Fulbright Scholarship:
Telephone: 011/306-4771
Email: stojanovicd@state.gov
Website: http://serbia.usembassy.gov