Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program:
U.S. Embassy Belgrade Announces the 2009-2010 Academic Year Annual Competition for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Citizens of Republic of Serbia
The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program is a non-degree research program for junior and senior researchers, university lecturers and experts from academic institutions in Serbia. This program sends scholars to the United States for advanced research and university lecturing. All applicants must currently be affiliated with one of the universities in Serbia. Special preference will be given to candidates who have the capacity and commitment to take full advantage of a program of research or lecturing at a U.S. university, and who are willing to share their experience and knowledge after returning to Serbia.
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 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:
Download Guidelines for Applicants and 2009-2010 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Application Form in Acrobat Reader format:
Submit applications to:
Office of Public Affairs, Embassy of the United States, Kneza Milosa 50, 11000 Belgrade
Completed applications must be submitted (in person or by mail) in triplicate in English to the above address by November 28, 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed in December, and the final selection and placement will be made in early 2009.
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 Fulbright Scholarship:
Telephone: 011/306-4771
Email: stojanovicd@state.gov
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