Applications are currently being accepted for the United States Embassy in Serbia - Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Competition for Academic Year 2027-2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About United States Embassy in Serbia - Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Competition for Academic Year
The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program is a prestigious international academic exchange initiative sponsored by the Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia. The program supports non-degree postdoctoral research and teaching opportunities at accredited universities and research institutions in the United States.The initiative enables Serbian scholars to collaborate with U.S. academics, expand their research networks, exchange knowledge, and strengthen long-term academic partnerships between Serbia and the United States.Upon returning home, participants are expected to share their expertise with students, colleagues, and academic institutions in Serbia while contributing to the development of higher education and research.
Benefits of United States Embassy in Serbia - Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Competition for Academic Year
- Opportunity to conduct advanced research or lecture at U.S. universities.
- Builds international collaboration between Serbian institutions and U.S. hosts.
- Enhances the scholar’s academic profile and career development.
- Strengthens ties between Serbian universities and U.S. institutions.
- Promotes knowledge exchange and long-term cooperation.
- A small allowance is available for accompanying dependents
- Grant duration ranges from 3 to 9 months, allowing scholars to tailor the experience to their research or teaching needs.
United States Embassy in Serbia - Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Competition for Academic Year Requirements
- Applicants must:
- be citizens of the Republic of Serbia;
- hold a Ph.D. in the field of research or lecturing;
- be employed at a Serbian higher education institution;
- 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.
Application Date and Process
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.
Application Deadline
14 October, 2026
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