Serbia
2 Open Study/Research Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFall StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
Open Study/Research Award
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grants will begin in October 2026 and end in June 2027.
Orientation
All grantees are required to attend a pre-departure orientation in June or July as a condition of their grant. The virtual event is organized by IIE. A post-arrival orientation in the fall of 2026, soon upon arrival in country, is also required.
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 much supervision.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Applicants are expected to research their host country. Application materials should indicate a clear commitment to the host country community and a description of how you will engage with it.
Serbia is a very dynamic place, with excellent English language speakers, and various networking and community service opportunities. There is a lot of anti-American sentiment in the general population, but it is mainly directed at U.S. foreign policy towards Serbia and the Western Balkans region, not at individual Americans.
Eligibility
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Special Application Instructions
n/a
Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) Form
If required, submission of the Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is mandatory, even if you have advanced skills or are a native speaker of the language. Failure to submit the required FLE form may impact your eligibility.
No Serbian language skills are required, but are considered helpful. Some study of Serbian prior to arrival is encouraged in order to promote deeper engagement with the host community.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
Yes
Affiliation
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 will seek the most appropriate placement.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
$2,000/month for an award recipient placed outside the capital
$2,300/month for an award recipient placed in Belgrade, the capital
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Excess baggage fees
- Language training allowance
- Research/Materials allowance
- Settling in allowance
- Local transportation allowance
Additional Grant Benefits
- Diplomatic pouch
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
The monthly stipend varies depending on placement in country.
Dependents
$2,500/month for an award recipient and one dependent placed in Belgrade
$2,800/month for an award recipient and two or more dependents placed in Belgrade
$2,300/month for an award recipient and one dependent placed outside of Belgrade
$2,500/month for an award recipient and two or more dependents placed outside of Belgrade
Housing Arrangements
Applicants will make their own housing arrangements, with the assistance from Post and the host institution.
Visa Requirement
U.S. students, as well as all accompanying dependents, regardless of age, must register with the local police within 24 hours of receiving a Serbian entry stamp at a border crossing or airport, and apply for temporary residence status within three days of arrival in Serbia.