Fulbright Scholar Award

Rule of Law, Judiciary Reform and Civil Society

North Macedonia

Application Deadline
closed
Award Code
25258-MK
Activity Type
Teaching
Teaching includes classroom teaching, as well as giving guest lectures, workshops, and seminars, and engaging in other related activities. Classroom teaching is typically at the undergraduate and graduate level, and courses may be designed by the scholar or prescribed by the host institution and may be taught or co-taught by the scholar. The teaching load varies by award, as well as the host institution. Scholars may also consult on building research capacity, advise graduate students, and assist with thesis advising.
Teaching/Research
A combination of teaching and research as described above. Refer to the award description for any specifications on percentages of time that should be devoted to teaching vs research.
Degree Requirements
Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) not required
Career Profile
Early Career Academics
Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for no more than seven years.
Mid-Career Academics
Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for more than seven, and less than 13, years.
Professionals
Awards are open to individuals who have more than seven years of experience in a particular profession.
Senior Academics
Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for more than 13 years.

Number of recipients

Up To
3
Award Start Period
October 2025 or February 2026
Award Length
4 months - 9 months
Flex Option
Yes
Multi-Country/Area Award
No
Disciplines
Accounting/Finance
Agriculture
American Studies
Architecture
Business
Communications
Computer Science
Criminology/Criminal Justice
Economics
Education
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Studies
Gender Studies
Information Sciences/Systems
International Relations
Journalism
Law
Literature (American)
Marketing
Materials Science
Media Studies
Medical Sciences
Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Policy
Social Work
Tourism
Urban Planning/Studies
Veterinary Medicine
Scholars selected for this award can choose to
Advise and/or mentor students
Assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development
Conduct a research project designated by the host institution
Conduct a research project of the applicant’s choosing
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses designated by the host institution
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses of the applicant’s choosing
Conduct a professional and/or artistic project

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.

Award Activity

Teach approximately two undergraduate or graduate courses or both per semester. Assist with curriculum and junior faculty development.

Scholars selected for this grant will be required to attend a mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation in Summer 2025.

Locations Detail

Any appropriate institution. Affiliation to be determined by the U.S. Embassy in Skopje, but applicants may indicate preference.

Award Length and Period

One-semester grants must begin in October 2025 or February 2026; two-semester grants must begin in October 2025.

The Flex Award is designed for scholars who require multiple visits to the host country. This option allows grants to be conducted over two or three short segments. Applicants must select Flex in the application form, and clearly describe their plans for Flex in their project statement, including a project timeline. Flex grantees may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host-country academic community.

Grant segments are allowed to be conducted in summer months (June, July, and August)
No
SEGMENTS MAY BE PROPOSED FOR Up to a 2 year PERIOD
2 or 3 Segments MAY BE PROPOSED
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF THE TOTAL GRANT IS 6 MONTH(S)
MINIMUM LENGTH OF THE TOTAL GRANT IS 4 MONTH(S)
Areas of Interest

Applications are sought in all appropriate specializations, but applications in the following specializations are preferred: Rule of law and judiciary reform or any area under rule of law; business, media and journalism and civil society or any area under civil society.

All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).

Citizenship/Residency Requirement
Not applicable – all U.S. citizens are eligible to apply, regardless of dual citizenship or residency.
Invitation Requirement
A letter of invitation is optional.
Invitation Requirement Additional Information

It is not a requirement, but it is an advantage.

Language Proficiency Requirements
None, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement
Additional Language Requirement

English should be sufficient for teaching, however interpreters will be provided for classes if needed.

For research, language proficiency sufficient to complete the proposed project is required.

For applicants without local language proficiency, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement.

Additional Qualification Information

Ph.D. strongly preferred; however, non-academic professionals with teaching experience will be seriously considered.

Additional Comments

Contact persons for this award are:

1. University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje

Contact: Ms. Marija Cenevska, Office for International Cooperation, mcenevska@ukim.edu.mk

2. University of St. Kliment Ohridski, Bitola

Contact: Kaliopa Krivasija-Stilinovic, Head of Academic and International Relations Issues Department, kaliopa.stilinovic@uklo.edu.mk

3. South East European University, Tetovo

Contact: Mr. Bujar Sinani, Head of International Relations, bujar.sinani@seeu.edu.mk

4. University of Tetovo

Contact: Ms. Hatibe Deari, Office for International Cooperation, international@unite.edu.mk

5. University Goce Delcev, Stip

Contact: Ms. Milkica Milenkoska, Office for International Cooperation, milkica.milenkoska@ugd.edu.mk

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.

Teaching or Teaching/Research Award Monthly Allowances
$4265
$4265
Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance for Grantee

$3,950

For Flex grants: round trip travel will be included for each segment of the grant for the grantee only.

Estimated Book and Research Allowance

$750 books and educational materials allowance; should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure.

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 $200/month to $275/month.

In addition, travel allowances are provided for dependents: $2,750 for one dependent and $5,500 for two or more dependents.

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

Recent Fulbright scholars report that the provided scholarship covers all regular and daily costs including housing, utilities, meal, and other expenses.

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.

North Macedonia

What is life like for Fulbrighters in your country?

North Macedonia occupies a strategic location in the Balkans; some say that in order to understand the region, one must first understand North Macedonia. An award to North Macedonia will allow the recipient access to many different ethnic, linguistic, and socio-economic groups that represent the entire region in one small country. North Macedonia is also a country that is currently undergoing many changes. The country is working towards its goals of Euro-Atlantic integration and, in the process, is restructuring its legal system, introducing new rule of law concepts, adjusting its economic and educational institutions, and trying to address long-standing inter-ethnic disparities. These changes are sure to present unique opportunities to any award recipient.

For further information contact Gazmend Ilazi, Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator, ilazig@state.gov or Augusta Philbin, Assistant Public Affairs Officer, PhilbinAB@state.govhttps://mk.usembassy.gov/.

Previous Fulbright Recipients

U.S. Fulbright scholar alumni: Jim Lofton, jim.lofton12@gmail.com; Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, dr_jsm@fulbrightmail.org; Miranda Spivack, mirandaspivack@yahoo.com; Paul Koku, koku@fau.edu; and Dan Fellner, Dan.Fellner@asu.edu

Visit our Scholar Directory to view and search all Fulbright alumni. You can also learn more about Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors.