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Slovenia
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In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities.
Teach and/or conduct research in area of specialization.
Scholars selected for this grant will be required to attend a mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation in Summer 2025.
Possible locations include:
University of Ljubljana
University of Maribor
University of Primorska in Koper
University of Nova Gorica
European Law Faculty in Nova Gorica
Other Slovene higher education institutions or research institutes such as the Jozef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana
Applications in All Disciplines will be considered. However, candidates in Business, Computer Science, Journalism, Environmental Science, and American Studies are encouraged to apply.
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
All teaching will be in English.
For research grant activity, language fluency sufficient to complete the research project is required. Feasibility of conducting research must be demonstrated in the project statement.
You may be asked to participate in an interview as part of the in-country selection process.
Grant benefits include a monthly maintenance allowance, comprised of a base stipend and living and housing allowances. The base stipend varies based on a scholar's current academic rank (or professional equivalent). The living allowance varies based on the city of placement, and the number of accompanying dependents. The housing allowance will be paid by the Slovene government and is not included in the below monthly allowance estimates.
$3,550
$750 books and educational materials allowance for teaching and teaching/research grants; should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure.
Additional living and housing allowance is provided for grantees with one accompanying dependent or two or more accompanying dependents. This amount is about $100/month. Housing is provided by the Slovenian government. In addition, travel allowances are provided for dependents: $2,500 for one dependent, and $5,000 for two or more dependents.
Reimbursement for dependent education expenses may be available on a limited basis, depending on funding availability and grant duration. Grantees should confirm with IIE that proposed expenses meet eligibility criteria; however, availability of funds may not be known until the end of the academic year.
Dependents must accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the period abroad and a minimum of one semester in order to qualify for additional dependent benefits. Dependent benefits are not provided to Flex grantees.
A stipend/housing allowance of about €1,110 (about $1,231, subject to change based on currency fluctuations) per month will be provided by the Slovene Human Resources Development and Fellowship Fund.
The U.S. Embassy in Slovenia will be in touch with all U.S. Scholars about this process once selections are made.
Please refer to the figures above for an estimate of total monthly Fulbright award benefits. Benefits may include a monthly base stipend, living and housing allowances, and additional one-time allowances. Benefits may vary based on a scholar's current academic rank (or professional equivalent), the city of placement, the type of award (teaching, teaching/research, or research), and the number of and duration of stay of accompanying dependents. Research-only or Professional Project grantees receive a standard stipend that is not adjusted for academic rank. In most cases, dependent benefits will not be provided to Flex grantees, or to grantees pursuing grants less than four months (or a semester) in length.
Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State reserves the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.
Slovenia
The Republic of Slovenia lies at the heart of Europe, where the Alps face the Pannonian plains and the Mediterranean meets the mysterious Karst. It is a largely mountainous country, almost half of which is covered by forests. Cultivated areas with pastures, fields, vineyards, and orchards cover 43 percent of the country. More than one half of the population lives in towns, most of which date back to Roman times.
After more than 70 years of living inside Yugoslavia, almost 90 percent of voters opted for independence in the referendum held in 1990. Slovenia joined the European Union in 2004 and also became a member of NATO. It was the first of the new EU members to join the Euro in 2007.
Slovenia has a very well-developed network of cultural institutions, organizations, and associations that host a range of world-renowned events, festivals, concerts, and exhibitions.
For more information on Slovenia, click here.
Slovenia is home to fifteen higher education institutions, which cover all fields of study, including three public universities (incorporating forty-one faculties, three art academies, and four professional colleges) and a number of private higher education institutions. The University of Ljubljana, the University of Maribor, the University of Primorska, and the University of Nova Gorica are the four major universities in Slovenia.
Academic Calendar:
Semester One: beginning of October - middle of January
Semester Two: middle of February - end of May
As U.S. Scholars usually come to Slovenia for one semester grants, the Public Affairs Section staff keeps in close contact with all the incoming grantees and meets with them individually soon after their arrival. When possible, the Embassy also likes to organize a group orientation or reception for all Fulbright grantees and their dependents once everyone is in the country.
Visit our Scholar Directory to view and search all Fulbright alumni. You can also learn more about Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors.
Reflections by recent U.S. Scholars to Slovenia:
"My Fulbright experience was absolutely a transformative time in my life, both professionally and personally. Intellectually it was very enriching to be constantly thinking about the law from a comparative perspective, and to learn about the role of legal scholars in European civil law jurisdictions. On a personal level, to see my children not only adapt to but thrive in a new environment, making deep and significant friendships with children of different backgrounds, was one of the most profound experiences I've ever had as a parent." U.S. Scholar, 2015-2016
"The Fulbright experience has opened me up to so many new possibilities and allowed me to stretch myself professionally. I have made so many great contacts here with professors from around the world that will allow me to continue to expand my horizons and my international teaching experiences." U.S. Scholar, 2016-2017