Overview
Grant benefits vary according to the provisions of the program of each participating country. All Fulbright grants include limited accident and sickness insurance and maintenance grants provided by the Department of State. Air fares are provided by the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sport.
Grants are awarded for a period of one or two semesters (5 or 9 months) for post-doctoral applicants; of 2 semesters (9 months) for pre-doctoral applicants. A grant may be revoked, terminated, or suspended. Grounds for revocation or termination include, but are not limited to (1) violation of any law of the United States or the home country; (2) any act likely to give offense to the United States; (3) failure to observe satisfactory academic or professional standards; (4) physical or mental incapacitation; (5) engaging in any unauthorized income-producing activity; (6) failure to comply with the grant's terms and conditions; and (7) material misrepresentation made by any grantee in the application form or grant document.
A grant may be suspended if (1) the grantee ceases to carry out the project or academic program during the grant period, or (2) the grantee leaves the United States for more than two weeks without authorization of the American Embassy in Croatia or supervising agency.
Preference is given to candidates without recent experience in the United States. Recipients of Fulbright Scholarships within the past 5 years will not be considered.
Persons holding permanent residence in the United States are not eligible to apply for Fulbright grants to the United States. Persons who are citizens of both Croatia and the United States are also ineligible. Fulbright grantees enter the United States on an exchange visitor (J-1) visa under a Department of State program, which requires them to return to their home countries for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Completed master's degree, or enrollment into doctoral program in Croatia
Proficiency in English
Croatian citizenship
Employment in Croatia
INSTRUCTIONS
Every question must be answered completely and carefully. Please make every effort to limit your responses to the space provided.
Applications should be finished by MAY 1, 2010.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
APPLICATION
Confidential Letters of Reference
You must submit three letters. U.S. universities consider letters of reference extremely important. All letters of reference should be written by teachers under whom you have studied or pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related to your proposed field of study. Letters of reference should not be written by persons related to you either by blood or marriage, or by personal friends. At least one academic and one professional or work-related letter must be included among the three letters you provide. The letters of reference should be written in English, if possible. If they are not, a translation must be provided. Please be certain to ask that both pages of the form are completed. You can print out these forms and forward them to the individuals who will be your referees. They need to mail the references to one of the addressees listed below.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR AFFILIATION WITH A HOST INSTITUTION
One of the most important requirements of the Fulbright Program is a formal affiliation at a U.S. university or research institution. In many cases, applicants are in touch with colleagues at U.S. institutions and have made preliminary plans for their own placements. However, if you are unable to make these preliminary contacts, you are encouraged to identify two or three institutions that have appropriate facilities for the kind of research you wish to undertake and faculty specialized in your research interests. When determining which institutions to include on your preferred list, do not limit yourself to only the most well-known U.S. universities. Many U.S. universities may not have an international reputation, but they often have appropriate facilities to conduct research. We have observed that students placed in these smaller and less renowned institutions often are given greater attention than their colleagues who are affiliated with more well-known universities. If program officers find that the preferred institutions listed by the student are not suitable for the work proposed or no strong professional reasons are given for wanting a particular institution, the program officer will request placement at another institution after consulting with staff, former U.S. Fulbright Students, and other sources. The task of affiliation is substantially accelerated if candidates have projects that are clearly defined. Prospective host institutions also want to be assured that students can conduct research in English. Through Public Affairs Offices of U.S. embassies, students are notified of the arrangements made for their affiliation in the United States and of recommended starting dates.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
All pre-doctoral (student) FINALISTS will be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and will receive instructions on how to apply. TOEFL test is an admissions requirement at all U.S. universities for applicants whose native language is not English. Candidates must have a minimum score of 90 IBT (Internet Based Test). The test is administered in Zagreb.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DURATION OF GRANTS: Fulbright pre-doctoral grants are awarded for one nine-month academic year beginning in August or September. Candidates appointed to certain types of Fulbright grants may be required to arrive during the summer for an introductory course or intensive English program prior to the academic year.
CHANGE OF PLANS: You should promptly inform the U.S. Embassy, or the Ministry of Science, Education and Sport of any change in your academic status or future plans after this application has been submitted.
APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS
A complete application includes
Completed online application form
Additional documents:
- xerox copy of "domovnica"
- xerox copy of master's degree, or letter confirming enrollment in a doctoral program in Croatia
- letter from employer confirming employment in Croatia (in English or Croatian)
- letter or e-mail of invitation from U.S. institution
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Additional documents should be mailed BY MAY 1, 2010 to one of the following:
American Embassy, Public Affairs Office
attn. Ms. Aleksandra Brlek
Ulica Thomasa Jeffersona 2, 10010 Zagreb
e-mail: brleks@state.gov
tel: 01-661-2243;
Ministry of Science, Education and Sport
attn. Ms. Marija Crnic
Donje Svetice 38, 10000 Zagreb
e-mail: marija.crnic@mzos.hr
tel: 01-459-4353 01-459-4353 .
Three references:
Referees should mail/email references directly to one of the addresses above.
Access online application here.
FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS please contact:
- brleks@state.gov or
- marija.crnic@mzos.hr
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT FULBRIGHT ? SEE FULBRIGHTWEB.ORG.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Grant benefits vary according to the provisions of the program of each participating country. All Fulbright grants include limited accident and sickness insurance and maintenance grants provided by the Department of State. Air fares are provided by the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sport.
Grants are awarded for a period of one or two semesters (5 or 9 months) for post-doctoral applicants; of 2 semesters (9 months) for pre-doctoral applicants. A grant may be revoked, terminated, or suspended. Grounds for revocation or termination include, but are not limited to (1) violation of any law of the United States or the home country; (2) any act likely to give offense to the United States; (3) failure to observe satisfactory academic or professional standards; (4) physical or mental incapacitation; (5) engaging in any unauthorized income-producing activity; (6) failure to comply with the grant's terms and conditions; and (7) material misrepresentation made by any grantee in the application form or grant document.
A grant may be suspended if (1) the grantee ceases to carry out the project or academic program during the grant period, or (2) the grantee leaves the United States for more than two weeks without authorization of the American Embassy in Croatia or supervising agency.
Preference is given to candidates without recent experience in the United States. Recipients of Fulbright Scholarships within the past 5 years will not be considered.
Persons holding permanent residence in the United States are not eligible to apply for Fulbright grants to the United States. Persons who are citizens of both Croatia and the United States are also ineligible. Fulbright grantees enter the United States on an exchange visitor (J-1) visa under a Department of State program, which requires them to return to their home countries for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Completed master's degree, or enrollment into doctoral program in Croatia
Proficiency in English
Croatian citizenship
Employment in Croatia
INSTRUCTIONS
Every question must be answered completely and carefully. Please make every effort to limit your responses to the space provided.
Applications should be finished by MAY 1, 2010.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
APPLICATION
Confidential Letters of Reference
You must submit three letters. U.S. universities consider letters of reference extremely important. All letters of reference should be written by teachers under whom you have studied or pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related to your proposed field of study. Letters of reference should not be written by persons related to you either by blood or marriage, or by personal friends. At least one academic and one professional or work-related letter must be included among the three letters you provide. The letters of reference should be written in English, if possible. If they are not, a translation must be provided. Please be certain to ask that both pages of the form are completed. You can print out these forms and forward them to the individuals who will be your referees. They need to mail the references to one of the addressees listed below.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR AFFILIATION WITH A HOST INSTITUTION
One of the most important requirements of the Fulbright Program is a formal affiliation at a U.S. university or research institution. In many cases, applicants are in touch with colleagues at U.S. institutions and have made preliminary plans for their own placements. However, if you are unable to make these preliminary contacts, you are encouraged to identify two or three institutions that have appropriate facilities for the kind of research you wish to undertake and faculty specialized in your research interests. When determining which institutions to include on your preferred list, do not limit yourself to only the most well-known U.S. universities. Many U.S. universities may not have an international reputation, but they often have appropriate facilities to conduct research. We have observed that students placed in these smaller and less renowned institutions often are given greater attention than their colleagues who are affiliated with more well-known universities. If program officers find that the preferred institutions listed by the student are not suitable for the work proposed or no strong professional reasons are given for wanting a particular institution, the program officer will request placement at another institution after consulting with staff, former U.S. Fulbright Students, and other sources. The task of affiliation is substantially accelerated if candidates have projects that are clearly defined. Prospective host institutions also want to be assured that students can conduct research in English. Through Public Affairs Offices of U.S. embassies, students are notified of the arrangements made for their affiliation in the United States and of recommended starting dates.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
All pre-doctoral (student) FINALISTS will be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and will receive instructions on how to apply. TOEFL test is an admissions requirement at all U.S. universities for applicants whose native language is not English. Candidates must have a minimum score of 90 IBT (Internet Based Test). The test is administered in Zagreb.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DURATION OF GRANTS: Fulbright pre-doctoral grants are awarded for one nine-month academic year beginning in August or September. Candidates appointed to certain types of Fulbright grants may be required to arrive during the summer for an introductory course or intensive English program prior to the academic year.
CHANGE OF PLANS: You should promptly inform the U.S. Embassy, or the Ministry of Science, Education and Sport of any change in your academic status or future plans after this application has been submitted.
APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS
A complete application includes
Completed online application form
Additional documents:
- xerox copy of "domovnica"
- xerox copy of master's degree, or letter confirming enrollment in a doctoral program in Croatia
- letter from employer confirming employment in Croatia (in English or Croatian)
- letter or e-mail of invitation from U.S. institution
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Additional documents should be mailed BY MAY 1, 2010 to one of the following:
American Embassy, Public Affairs Office
attn. Ms. Aleksandra Brlek
Ulica Thomasa Jeffersona 2, 10010 Zagreb
e-mail: brleks@state.gov
tel: 01-661-2243;
Ministry of Science, Education and Sport
attn. Ms. Marija Crnic
Donje Svetice 38, 10000 Zagreb
e-mail: marija.crnic@mzos.hr
tel: 01-459-4353 01-459-4353 .
Three references:
Referees should mail/email references directly to one of the addresses above.
Access online application here.
FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS please contact:
- brleks@state.gov or
- marija.crnic@mzos.hr
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT FULBRIGHT ? SEE FULBRIGHTWEB.ORG.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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