Bosnia & Herzegovina
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1 Fulbright Study/Research Grant
Language:
A working knowledge of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (BCS) is helpful, but not expected. Local language schools and institutes offer courses for a fee. The applicant should demonstrate that they will have language skills commensurate with the project by the beginning of the grant or that the project can be carried out in English.
Grant period:
9 months, October through June.
Candidate profile:
Candidates at all degree levels will be considered. Applications will be accepted in all fields.
Affiliation:
Candidates are responsible for securing their own affiliations. Preliminary contacts and letters of support from host institutions are preferred, but are not required, at the time of application.
Visa requirements:
U.S. grantees, as well as all accompanying dependents, regardless of age, must register with the local police within 24 hours of receiving a Bosnian entry stamp at a border crossing or airport, and must apply for temporary residence status within three months of arrival in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Embassy can provide assistance, but the host institution is responsible for sponsoring the grantee for the residence permit. Thus, it is imperative that all candidates secure a commitment by an academic or other institution to sponsor the candidate for temporary residence.
General comments:
Fulbright students must be extremely adaptable and flexible. Living conditions and infrastructure in Bosnia and Herzegovina are improving. However, students should recognize that the country is still undergoing significant changes and transitions, and that medical care and other services are not up to U.S. or Western standards.
2 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships
Language:
Knowledge of the Bosnian language is helpful, but is not expected.
Grant period:
9 months, October to June. In addition, all grantees are required to attend a Pre-departure Orientation in Washington DC in mid-July 2014 as a condition of their grants.
Candidate profile:
Applications are accepted from candidates at all degree levels, but preference is given to graduate students who are interested in international education and educational advising. Preference will also be given to applicants in the fields of education and English, as well as the humanities and social sciences, with a particular focus in American studies. Previous teaching experience is recommended. Applicants must be native English-speakers.
Nature of assignment:
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy will place candidates at a secondary school or university. Positions combine teaching at least 10 hours per week and additional time for educational advising. The educational advising responsibilities will include individual and group advising, and may include outreach. The remaining time will be reserved for an independent study/research project. Applicants should submit detailed descriptions of their study or career interests, together with a feasible project. Details of study or research projects will be subject to direct communication between selected candidates and designated departments. This project should not conflict with assigned teaching and advising responsibilities.
General comments:
Fulbright students must be extremely adaptable and flexible. Living conditions and infrastructure in Bosnia and Herzegovina are improving. However, students should recognize that the country is still undergoing significant changes and transitions, and that medical care and other services are not up to U.S. or Western standards.
Dependents:
Bringing dependents is not permitted.