Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Region: Europe and Eurasia
There are two types of Fulbright Grants to the Slovak Republic. 2 FULBRIGHT GRANTS
Language Knowledge of Slovak is essential to successfully complete a study plan or research in fields such as Slovak literature, language, history, anthropology, political science, etc. Slovak language summer school in the Slovak Republic with cost covered by the Fulbright Commission can be arranged for those applicants whose projects require high Slovak language proficiency.
Grant period 9 months. The grant period starts with the beginning of the academic year at the respective host institution. Participation in the 3-day orientation program (usually at the end of September) organized by the Fulbright Commission is compulsory.
Candidate profile Candidates at all degree levels are considered, but Master’s and Ph.D. students are preferred. Applicants should demonstrate experience in the proposed field of study or research.
Affiliation Candidates are responsible for arranging the preferred host institution. Candidates applying for independent research must include correspondence relating to the feasibility of the project at the proposed host institution. Applicants in creative and performing arts must submit a letter of support from their respective host or tutor. There are comparable opportunities for study, independent study or research at all Slovak institutions of higher education in and outside Bratislava, such as Nitra, Žilina, Košice, Prešov, Banská Bystrica (http://www.fulbright.sk/educ_system_sk.htm) and at the institutions of the Slovak academy of sciences (www.savba.sk). The Fulbright Commission can assist in establishing appropriate contacts, if needed.
Dependents The basic amount of the Fulbright award is increased by US$100 per month for one or more accompanying dependents.
Website www.fulbright.sk
Fulbright grants to the European Union See Fulbright grants to the European. 5 FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS Language Candidates must be articulate native English-speakers. Knowledge of the Slovak language is an advantage.
Grant period 10 months. The grant period starts with the beginning of the academic year at the respective host institution. Participation in the 3-day orientation program (usually at the end of September) organized by the Fulbright Commission is compulsory.
Candidate profile Applications are welcome from graduating seniors interested in teaching English language and American studies at Slovak secondary or post-secondary schools. Especially desirable are candidates with degrees in English, history, American literature, or TEFL/applied linguistics and/or experience in teaching and/or coursework in American studies. Other fields will be seriously considered if combined with teaching experience or an education program.
Affiliation Grantees will be placed as English teaching assistants corresponding to their project priorities throughout the country. Details of assignments will be subject to direct communication between selected candidates and designated host institutions based on the academic profile of the selected candidate, the school’s needs, and the grantee’s research or study requirements. The Fulbright Commission will assist with the arrangements. Positions will require teaching at least 15 hours per week.
Dependents No dependent allowance is available.
Website www.fulbright.sk
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