Serbia
2 English Teaching Assistant Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFall StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
English Teaching Assistant 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. An in-country orientation in the fall of 2026, soon upon arrival in country, is also required.
Candidate Profile
Well-rounded, articulate candidates at all degree levels with an interest in international education and the initiative to teach conversational English at university level will be accepted. Undergraduate degrees in the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on English, American Studies, or Education, are preferred. Successful candidates will not just be teaching English, but explaining the U.S. to local citizens who have little contextual understanding of America. Previous teaching experience is not required, but is highly desired. Successful candidates must be articulate and fluent English speakers.
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
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.
Placement Type
- Teacher Training
- University/Post-Secondary Institution
Grantees will be placed primarily at universities, but may be in schools or other venues where English-language instruction is needed. Grantees will teach undergraduate students, aged 19-24. Grantees will teach under the supervision of an experienced English instructor and will serve as a resource for conversation, vocabulary, and reading and writing courses. They may also be involved with some educational advising and outreach.
Placement Locations
- Capital City
- Regional City
The applicants will mostly be placed in regional cities, all university centers, where there are already established American Corners, but some may also be placed in Belgrade, the capital. Cities that host ETAs have good public transportation network, with all regional cities being quite walkable.
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
- English language teaching preparatory course
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
Supplementary Project
Grantees are expected to engage in other activities related to their personal career, and/or educational interests. This may be an independent study/research project or other activity, which will not conflict with assigned teaching and advising responsibilities. Applicants should include a brief description of their supplementary projects in their Statements of Grant Purpose.
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 Requirements
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.