Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

Orientation Information

As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) from June 24-27, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-May that will direct you to the PDO website where you can register for the event. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.EUR@iie.org.

Contact Information

Embassy of the United States, Public Affairs Section
Dzona Dzeksona 2
81000 Podgorica
Website: https://me.usembassy.gov/
Email: PodgoricaExchanges@state.gov
Tel: +382 (0)20 410 500

Points of Contact

Stephen E. Dreikorn,

Public Diplomacy Chief

Email: DreikornSE@state.gov

 

Suzanne E. Schaefer

Assistant Public Diplomacy Chief

Email: ScaheferSE@state.gov

 

Jelena Vojnic,

Emerging Voices Specialist (for Fulbright ETAs)

Email: VojnicJ@state.gov

 

Silvija Marniković,
Cultural Affairs (for Fulbright Scholars)
Email: MarnikovicS@state.gov

 

Milena Janketic

Established Opinion Leader Coordinator (for Fulbright Scholars)

Email: janketicm2@state.gov

Country Information

• Country Handbook
• State Department Country Information – Montenegro
• State Department Country Travel Information – Montenegro
• State Department Montenegro Factsheet
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• Univerzitet Crne Gore
• The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sport
• Univerzitet Donja Gorica
• Univerzitet Mediteran Podgorica

Alum Contacts

We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resource for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.

Ogechi Elemuo,
2021 Fulbright ETA
Email: ogelemuo@gmail.com

Callie Collins,
2021 Fulbright ETA
Email: callie.j.collins2020@gmail.com

Vanessa Mahoney
2019-2020 Fulbright Scholar
Email: vanessammahoney@gmail.com

Aidan Fecko
2023 Fulbright ETA
Email: aidpatfec4@gmail.com

Mitchell Johnson
2023 Fulbright ETA
Email: mitchellj1221@gmail.com

Emma Devaney
2022 Fulbright ETA
Email: emmadevaney11@gmail.com

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