Kosovo
2 Open Study/Research Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFall StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
Applicants may come from any recognized academic field and be at any academic level; however, they must have completed at least a bachelor's degree at the start of the grant. Applicants should have an excellent academic record and strong reference letters. Since Fulbright grantees are representing their country in all aspects, applicants should have strong intercultural and leadership skills. Proposed projects should be innovative, feasible in Kosovo, fit in the candidate's previous academic training and future objectives, and be based on the candidate's overall academic background and profile.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grants will begin in October and end in June.
Orientation
All grantees are required to attend a pre-departure orientation in June or July as a condition of their grant. The event is organized by IIE, virtual or in-person.
Grantees will also be required to attend an In-Country Arrival Orientation upon their arrival, which will take place during the last week of September.
Candidate Profile
Well-qualified candidates at all degree levels will be considered. Candidates must be mature, self-motivated individuals who are capable of working independently without supervision.
Eligibility
Accepted Degree Levels
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Additional Information: No Albanian language skills are required, but are considered helpful. Some study of Albanian prior to arrival is encouraged in order to promote deeper engagement with the host community.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
No
Affiliation
Letter recommended but not required at deadline
Applicants are encouraged to arrange their own affiliation and submit letters of invitation/affiliation with their application. If an invitation is not available, they may indicate preferences for affiliation. When an applicant does not indicate a host institution preference, the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy and United States - Kosovo Educational Exchange Board will seek the most appropriate placement.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Host institutions do not require affiliation fees/tuition.
Housing Arrangements
Applicants will make their own housing arrangements. The host institution will not provide housing but host institution may assist grantees in locating nearby and appropriate housing. Contact information of local real estate agencies will be provided to grantees prior to their arrival in Kosovo.
Dependents
Visa Requirements
Any U.S. citizen visiting Kosovo for more than 90 days must apply for a temporary residence permit. All the grantees will be guided through this process and will recieve all the neccesary information prior to arrival in Kosovo.
Fulbright Program Management Contact
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Additional Online Resources
United States - Kosovo Educational Exchange Board: https://www.uskeb.org/