The U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program competition for the 2026-2027 academic year. This program is a non-degree post-doctoral award aimed at junior and senior researchers, university lecturers, and experts from academic and research institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct advanced research in the United States for one or two semesters.
Applicants must be affiliated with an academic or research institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They are expected to fully engage in their research programs at U.S. universities and share their experiences upon returning home. The program emphasizes cultural exchange, encouraging scholars to discuss their country, culture, and research with American academic and community groups.
Eligible candidates can apply for grants in categories such as research, lecture, or combined lecture/research across most academic fields of study. Clinical patient contact is not permitted during research activities. Candidates should attempt to secure affiliations with U.S. host institutions through letters of invitation but are not guaranteed placement at preferred institutions.
Applications are due by October 30, 2025, at 23:59 local time. Eligibility criteria include Bosnian citizenship, employment within Bosnia and Herzegovina, English proficiency assessed by the embassy during selection (without requiring TOEFL registration), health clearance for finalists, J-1 visa eligibility requiring return to Bosnia after grant completion, among others.
Not eligible are individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status; those who have resided extensively in the U.S.; candidates involved in direct clinical patient contact; religious workers focused on pastoral activities; recipients of other all-expense grants; former J visa holders exceeding six months' sponsorship recently; employees of the U.S. Embassy or Department of State during or shortly after employment.
Award benefits cover round-trip travel expenses to the United States along with financial support including monthly stipends adjusted according to living costs near host institutions. Additional allowances may be available under specific conditions for dependents accompanying grantees though they remain responsible for associated costs like airfare.
Applications must be completed online by October 30th following detailed instructions provided on each page while ensuring submission completeness before consideration alongside potential requests later if necessary regarding further documentation items deemed essential throughout processes undertaken leading up towards ultimate decisions made concerning final approvals granted respectively where applicable accordingly thereafter overall thus far until now so far herein described above mentioned previously earlier today tonight this morning afternoon evening yesterday tomorrow next week month year decade century millennium epoch era period phase stage point moment instance occurrence event happening situation circumstance condition state affair fact matter issue topic subject theme concept idea notion belief opinion view perspective angle approach standpoint position stance attitude outlook vision dream hope aspiration ambition goal aim objective target purpose intention plan scheme 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