FULBRIGHT VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM COMPETITION
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014 IS NOW OPEN
Application Deadline: NOVEMBER 20, 2012
The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program competition for the 2013-2014 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 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 U.S. host 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
American History
American Literature
American Studies
Anthropology
Archaeology
Architecture
Art
Art History
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communications
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Dance
Economics
Education
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Film Studies
Geography
Geology
History (non-U.S.)
Information Sciences
Journalism
Language/Literature (non-U.S.)
Law
Library Science
Linguistics
Mathematics
Medical Sciences
Music
Philosophy
Physics/Astronomy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public/Global Health
Religious Studies
Social Work
Sociology
TEFL/Applied Linguistics
Theater
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!
Application Deadline: November 20, 2012
Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed in December, and the final selection and placement will be made in early 2013.
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
Website: http://serbia.usembassy.gov