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 2027-2028 academic year. This a non-degree post-doctoral award program for junior and senior researchers, university lecturers, and experts from academic institutions in Serbia.
PROGRAM DETAILS
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.
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
Applications will be considered in the following areas of specialization :
Agriculture, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art, ArtvHistory, 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, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociolog, 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 a relevant research or teaching field.
- Be employed at a Serbian higher education institution.
- Demonstrate strong written and spoken English proficiency.
- Qualify for a J-1 visa, including the requirement to return to Serbia for at least two years after the grant.
- Be medically fit to receive clearance.
NOT ELIGIBLE :
- Individuals seeking permanent residence or immigration to the United States.
- Researchers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing, or related fields whose proposals involve clinical patient contact.
- Medical degree holders intending to undertake U.S. medical residencies or internships as Fulbright Fellows.
HOW TO APPLY :
- Instructions for completing the application can be downloaded here
- Complete an online application at : https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2027
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply, kindly upload scans of the following documents onto the online application portal :
- Detailed statement about proposed research project and plan to conduct lectures in the United States during the grant period ;
- Letter from your employer confirming your employment in Serbia ;
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (resume) ;
- Three (3) letters of reference ;
- Bibliography and/or course syllabus (related to your lecturing proposal) ;
- Letter of invitation or email from a U.S. institution of higher learning, if applicable.
- Copy of the biodata page of your passport.