The Embassy of the USA in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program for Doctoral Students competition .

Fulbright Non-Degree Visiting Researcher Program 2026-2027

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The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program for Doctoral Students competition for the 2026-2027 academic year.&nbsp; The Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program for Doctoral Students enables young professionals from Serbia who are already enrolled in a PhD program at a Serbian university to conduct research at a U.S. university related to their PhD thesis.&nbsp; Grants last 6 to 9 months, and the PhD students from the following fields can apply:&nbsp;&nbsp;
Agriculture; American History; American Literature; American Studies; Anthropology; Archaeology; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Communications; Computer Science; Economics; Education; Engineering; Environmental Sciences; Geography; Geology; Information Sciences; Journalism / Media Studies; Law; Library Science; Linguistics; Mathematics; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science; Psychology; Social Work Sociology; TEFL/Applied Linguistics
Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.&nbsp; This prestigious award covers tuition and fees at a U.S. university, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and international airfare.&nbsp;
<h2>Eligibility requirements&nbsp;</h2>
<ul>
<li>Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Serbia.&nbsp; Permanent U.S. residents and persons with dual (Serbian and U.S.) citizenship are ineligible.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Applicants must hold at least a master&rsquo;s degree and must be enrolled in a PhD program at a Serbian university.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English (Selected candidates will take TOEFL test during the selection process).&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to the Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Applicants already studying in the U.S. are ineligible for a Fulbright grant.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Applicants must receive a satisfactory medical clearance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Persons desiring permanent residence in the United States are not eligible.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h2>General Selection Criteria&nbsp;</h2>
<ul>
<li>Academic credentials&nbsp;</li>
<li>Significance and feasibility of the proposed research&nbsp;</li>
<li>Necessity to undertake the project in the United States&nbsp;</li>
<li>Plans for popularizing the research findings&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adaptability and personal suitability&nbsp;</li>
<li>Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of Serbia.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Preference is given to applicants who have not had a prior opportunity for studying in the United States.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.&nbsp;
<h2>Selection Procedures&nbsp;</h2>
<ul>
<li>Applications are subject to pre-screening.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Applicants recommended by reviewers are invited for an interview conducted in person in English by a selection committee comprised of Embassy representatives, U.S. and Serbian scholars, and Fulbright alumni.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nominees are subject to final approval by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h2>How to apply:&nbsp;</h2>
Completed applications must include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Online application - Click on button Konkuri&scaron;i [instructions for completing the application can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://rs.usembassy.gov/publication/instructions-ffsp-online-application-26-27/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>];&nbsp;</li>
<li>Three (3) Letters of Reference (can be submitted online by instructors, professors or work supervisors, or sent via e-mail to the U.S. Embassy);&nbsp;</li>
<li>Academic transcripts/diplomas (certified translation into English or verified copies of original academic transcript and degree certificate &ndash; scanned and attached to the application);&nbsp;</li>
<li>Official English translation of certificate for the current academic status (scanned and attached to the application);&nbsp;</li>
<li>Valid results from the U.S. standardized tests &ndash; TOEFL (required for all candidates) and GRE (required in most fields of study) &ndash; if the applicant has taken these tests in the past two years.&nbsp; Please note that you&rsquo;re not required to take these tests during the application process, but rather that our office shall organize the taking of the required tests for the selected candidates;&nbsp; and&nbsp;</li>
<li>Copy of passport.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Please scan all the above-mentioned documents and&nbsp;upload to your online application.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note that all items should be translated into English.&nbsp;
Nominated candidates will have to submit a copy of the original academic transcript bearing all official legalization stamps to the U.S. Embassy Belgrade.&nbsp; The U.S. Embassy will advise the nominated candidates to submit a medical history and examination report if and when necessary.&nbsp;
Application Deadline:&nbsp;June 2, 2025&nbsp;
Any application submitted to the United States or elsewhere, separate from the official system noted above, will&nbsp;not&nbsp;be considered.&nbsp;
For additional information about the Fulbright Scholarship:&nbsp;
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:BelgradeFulbright@state.gov">BelgradeFulbright@state.gov</a>&nbsp;
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://rs.usembassy.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rs.usembassy.gov</a>

Fulbright Non-Degree Visiting Researcher Program 2026-2027

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