Deadline: 15-Oct-2025
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 2026-2027 academic year.
This a non-degree post-doctoral award program for junior and senior researchers, university lecturers, and experts from academic institutions in Serbia. 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. And, of course, they anticipate that the presence of the Visiting Scholar from Serbia will benefit the U.S. host institution as well. Indeed, Fulbright scholars serve as citizen ambassadors and should be prepared to speak about their country, culture, and research to academic and community groups in the U.S.
Applications will be considered in the following areas of specialization: Agriculture/Agro-Business, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Art History, 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, Regional/Area Studies, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Theater, and Urban Planning.
To be eligible, applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Serbia and hold a Ph.D. in their field of research or lecturing. They must also be proficient in oral and written English. A key requirement is eligibility for a J-1 visa, which mandates that the grantee return to Serbia for a minimum of two years after the grant period ends. Additionally, applicants must be in good enough health to obtain a medical clearance.
Please note that individuals who want to immigrate to or obtain permanent residence in the U.S. are not eligible. Researchers in medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, and other fields with proposals that include clinical contact with patients are also ineligible. Candidates with medical degrees cannot pursue medical residencies or internships in the U.S. as Fulbright Fellows. The program provides a small allowance for accompanying dependents. The minimum grant period is three months, and the maximum is nine months.
To apply, you must upload scans of several documents to the official online application portal. These documents include: a detailed statement about your proposed project, a letter from your Serbian employer, a detailed resume (Curriculum Vitae), three letters of reference, a bibliography or course syllabus, and a copy of the biodata page of your passport. A letter of invitation from a U.S. institution is also required if you have already been in contact with one.
The application deadline is October 15, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed in November or December. Final selections and placements will be made in the spring of 2026. Do not send your application by post or email, as only submissions through the official online system will be considered.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Serbia.
