Award Allowances
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). Living and housing allowances vary based on the city of placement, and the number of accompanying dependents. Dependent housing and living allowances will not be provided to Flex grantees.
Researcher and Professional Project Monthly Allowances
$3720
$4120
Teaching or Teaching/Research Award Monthly Allowances
$4490
$5110
Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance for Grantee
$3,550
For Flex grants: round trip travel will be included for each segment of the grant for the grantee only.
Estimated Book and Research Allowance
$500 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.
$500 - $1,000 (depending on grant length); research allowance for research-only grants.
Do you offer additional dependent benefits
Yes
Additional living and housing allowance is provided for grantees with one accompanying dependent or two or more accompanying dependents. These amounts range from $150/month to $250/month. In addition, travel allowances are provided for up to two dependents. These amounts range from $2,000 to $4,000.
A dependent education allowance for accompanying dependents in grades K-12 is reimbursed at $5,000 maximum for one semester, $10,000 maximum for a full academic year, upon submission of receipts and depending on funding availability. Reimbursement is based on actual costs.
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.
Estimated Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Housing Costs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
(Sarajevo and Banja Luka) Single or no accompanying dependents = $1320
(Sarajevo and Banja Luka) One accompanying dependent = $1380
(Sarajevo and Banja Luka) Two or more accompanying dependents = $1440
(Other locations) Single or no accompanying dependents = $1200
(Other locations) One accompanying dependent = $1260
(Other locations) Two or more accompanying dependents = $1320
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina
(Sarajevo and Banja Luka) Single or no accompanying dependents = $680
(Sarajevo and Banja Luka) One accompanying dependent = $800
(Sarajevo and Banja Luka) Two or more accompanying dependents = $860
(Other locations) Single or no accompanying dependents = $600
(Other locations) One accompanying dependent = $700
(Other locations) Two or more accompanying dependents = $760
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.
Preference will be given to proposals that will contribute to the educational, economic, social, civil or legal advancement of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the rebuilding of physical or institutional infrastructure, or to a greater understanding of the United States.