Serbia: Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program 2025-2026

The Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program for Doctoral Students enables young professionals from Serbia who are already enrolled in a PhD program at a Serbian university to conduct research at a U.S. university related to their PhD thesis. Grants last 6 to 9 months, and the PhD students from the following fields can apply:

• Agriculture, American History, American Literature, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology, Information Sciences, Journalism/Media Studies, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, TEFL/Applied Linguistics.

Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition. This prestigious award covers tuition and fees at a U.S. university, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and international airfare.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Serbia. Permanent U.S. residents and persons with dual (Serbian and U.S.) citizenship are ineligible.
• Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree and must be enrolled in a PhD program at a Serbian university.
• Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English.
• Applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to the Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period.
• Applicants already studying in the U.S. are ineligible for a Fulbright grant.
• Applicants must receive a satisfactory medical clearance.
• Persons desiring permanent residence in the United States are not eligible.

General Selection Criteria

• Academic credentials
• Significance and feasibility of the proposed research
• Necessity to undertake the project in the United States
• Plans for popularizing the research findings
• Adaptability and personal suitability
• Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of Serbia.
• Preference is given to applicants who have not had a prior opportunity for studying in the United States
• All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Serbia.