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The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications from citizens of Serbia for participation in the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the academic year 2019-2020. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a U.S. Department of State Fulbright program that brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the U.S. for 10-months of combined academic (NON-DEGREE) and professional work. The program provides a basis for lasting ties between citizens of Serbia and their professional counterparts in the United States. The Humphrey Fellowship is granted competitively to public and private sector candidates with strong leadership potential and a commitment to public service in the following fields: Sustainable Development Agricultural and Rural Development Economic Development/Finance and Banking Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change Urban and Regional Planning Democratic Institution Building Law and Human Rights Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention Technology Policy and Management Education Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Higher Education Administration BASIC REQUIREMENTS Serbian citizenship, permanent employment in Serbia, university degree, and English proficiency. In addition to the pre-academic language training traditionally available, the Humphrey Program offers a Long-Term English (LTE) language training opportunity to facilitate participation of candidates who lack the necessary language skills. LTE participants will travel to the U.S for intensive 20-25 week language training to improve language skills before transitioning to their academic-year Humphrey program university campuses. Candidates for LTE typically have TOEFL scores in the 440-500 range (paper-based test) or 42-61 (internet-based test). RECRUITMENT: Candidates should be mid-career professionals in leadership positions who have the required experience, skills and commitment to public service, as well as the potential for professional advancement. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience (prior to August 2019) in the relevant field, after completing a university degree, and should be interested in the policy aspects of their fields of specialization. NOT ELIGIBLE Recent university graduates, university teachers or academic researchers with no management responsibilities; Individuals who have attended a graduate school in the U.S. for more than one academic year during the seven years prior to August 2019; Individuals with U.S. in-country experience of any kind lasting more than six months during the five years prior to August 2019; Local employees of the U.S. Mission in Serbia who work for the U.S. Department of State, and members of their families; Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status. DEPENDENTS The Humphrey Fellowship stipend is budgeted only for the grantee. The award does not include additional allowances for dependents. Candidates who are planning to have dependents join them during all or part of their fellowship year in the U.S. should bear in mind the high cost of living, and must receive prior approval following a technical review of evidence that they have adequate personal funds to cover living expenses and dependents’ health insurance and child care. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 16, 2017 Interested candidates should apply online at: https://iie.embark.com/apply/humphreyfellowship2019 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS copy of passport (bio data); evidence of employment in Serbia (letter from employer confirming employment, and certified translation if the letter is in Serbian); certified transcript(s) and university diploma(s); curriculum vitae; and TOEFL scores (if available). Additional documents must be mailed to the following address by June 16, 2018: U.S. Embassy Belgrade Public Affairs Section Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Bulevar kneza Aleksandra Karadjordjevica 92 11000 Belgrade SELECTION Following a technical review, qualified candidates will be invited for an interview in June, 2018. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who pass the interview will be registered for the TOEFL exam. The final selection and placement will be made in February 2019, in Washington, DC. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP The Humphrey Fellowship program is administered by the Institute of International Education – www.iie.org. For more information on the Humphrey Fellowship program see www.humphreyfellowship.org, or contact Embassy Belgrade’s Public Affairs Section belgradehumphrey@state.gov, Tel: 011/706-4263.

Launched in 2016, the Young Transatlantic Innovative Leaders Initiative Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) of the U.S. Department of State and is supported in its implementation by The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF). Entrepreneurs are a driving force for economic development, job creation, security, and good governance across Europe. YTILI empowers young European entrepreneurs and innovators with the tools, networks, and resources they need to turn ideas into action and grow successful enterprises. Recognizing that European entrepreneurs face unique challenges to starting a business, the YTILI program is also a vehicle for building a transatlantic network of leaders that can more fully contribute to an ongoing policy dialogue to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems and opportunities for innovation. Why Apply? Gain professional experience, skills, and connections valuable to enhancing your business or social venture. Network with a dynamic group of experts and mentors in the United States and Europe. Expand your professional network and develop relationships with peers and counterparts on both sides of the Atlantic. Explore the policy context, financial landscape, and networks of U.S. entrepreneurial ecosystems. Join the growing network of dynamic European entrepreneurs committed to enhancing the transatlantic relationship and contributing to the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystems in their home communities. Eligibility Requirements Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any other protected characteristic as established by U.S. Law. Please review the following eligibility requirements for the YTILI fellowship: Are between the ages of 24 and 35 by January 29, 2018. Are eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 Visa. For more information on the J1 Visa program, please visit: https://j1visa.state.gov/participants/common-questions/ Have at least two (2) years of entrepreneurial/leadership experience with a startup business or social venture. Are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Are not a U.S. government employee. Are proficient in reading, writing and speaking English Program Details In 2018, the YTILI Fellowship will engage up to 70 young European leaders in a series of professional development and leadership activities to support the growth and development of commercial and social business ventures in their home communities. Fellows selected for the program will work with teams of mentors to design a specialized program around capacity building as an entrepreneur, innovator, and changemaker. In June, fellows will convene for the opening summit in Portugal to plan for the upcoming fellowship year, network with other European entrepreneurs, and hear from industry experts on best practices in diverse business topics. Fellows will also participate in a ten-day professional experience in an emerging U.S. economy, designed in collaboration with expert mentors from business, non-profit, and government. At the conclusion of the program, fellows will have an opportunity to share their personal experiences during the closing summit in Washington, DC. U.S. government leaders will meet with fellows to engage in a transatlantic policy dialogue on strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems. The 2018 YTILI Fellowship year will commence in April 2018 and conclude in December 2018. The cohort of up to 70 fellows will travel to the United States for their fellowship experience in October 2018. The full 2018 YTILI cohort will be connected virtually in pre-departure activities, an online platform, and at the Portugal opening summit in June 2018. For more information on eligibility and program requirements, download the Fellowship Program Overview and Selection Process. Application Deadline: January 29 – March 2 Apply here: https://app.wizehive.com/appform/login/ytili-2018-encrypt4564 https://rs.usembassy.gov/experience-united-states-ytili-fellow/

Position Description The Mathematics and Computer Science (MCS) Division of Argonne National Laboratory invites outstanding candidates to apply for the J. H. Wilkinson Fellowship in Scientific Computing. The appointment is for one year and may be renewed for a second year.This fellowship was created in memory of James Hardy Wilkinson, F.R.S., who had a close association with the Mathematics and Computer Science Division as a consultant and guiding spirit for the EISPACK and LINPACK projects. The Wilkinson Fellowship is intended to encourage scientists actively engaged in state-of-the-art research in scientific computing. Candidates must have received a recent Ph.D. prior to the beginning of the appointment. The benefits of the appointment include a highly competitive salary, moving expenses, and a generous professional travel allowance. For additional details, including past recipients, see http://www.mcs.anl.gov/career-opportunities/wilkinson-fellowship-scientific-computinga> Position Requirements The right candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of numerical methods and computational mathematics or computational statistics; considerable knowledge of the physical sciences and advanced scientific computing; considerable experience and skills in interdisciplinary research involving mathematicians, computer scientists, and discipline scientists. Also helpful is the possession of collaborative skills, including the ability to work well with scientists at other laboratories and universities. The application must include a curriculum vitae (including publications, significant presentations, and links to preprints and software); a statement of research interests; and contact information for three non-Argonne scientists who will be submitting letters of recommendation.Letters may be submitted directly to wilkinson@mcs.anl.gov. In order to receive full consideration, applications and letters should be submitted by December 8, 2017. The selection process is expected to conclude in late winter/early spring of 2018. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Original post at https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_argonnelab/post_doc/en_ZA/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&localeCode=en-us&jobPostId=5598

The Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships at Harvard offer short-term research opportunities to individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism in some new way. Candidates need not be practicing journalists, but must demonstrate the ways in which their work at Harvard and the Nieman Foundation may improve the prospects for journalism’s future. This may be related to research, programming, design, financial strategies or another topic. Both U.S. and international applicants are invited to apply. In addition to working journalists, those who should consider applying include publishers, programmers, designers, media analysts, academics and others interested in enhancing quality, building new business models or designing programs to improve journalism. Project proposals may be completed during the time spent at Harvard or be part of a larger undertaking. All visiting fellows are expected to be in residence in Cambridge during their study and present their findings to the Nieman community at the end of their research period. There are no academic prerequisites, and a college degree is not required. Successful applicants are invited to the Nieman Foundation for a consecutive period ranging from a few weeks to three months, depending on the scope of the project. Knight Visiting Nieman Fellows have access to the extensive resources at Harvard and throughout Cambridge, including local scholars, research centers and libraries. Successful applicants also have the opportunity to work with Nieman Fellows and the various projects housed at the Nieman Foundation, including Nieman Reports, Nieman Journalism Lab, and Nieman Storyboard. Learn more about recent Visiting Fellows including Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Salopek, who used his time at Harvard to plan an epic seven-year reporting trip walking across the globe to trace the path of human migration, and Hong Qu, chief technology officer for Fusion, who spent time on campus developing his Keepr application to help journalists and other users better follow stories on Twitter. Keepr was put to the test in April 2013 during the Boston Marathon bombings when Hong used his algorithm identifying reliable information as events unfolded. Read Nieman curator Ann Marie Lipinski’s thoughts on the importance of the visiting fellowships: New Knight Visiting Nieman Fellows: Journalism Needs Everyone’s Help. Other Key Points For Visiting Fellows who will not be supported by an employer during the fellowship, a stipend prorated for the length of the fellowship will be provided ($1,225 per week). If a Visiting Fellow does not reside in the Boston area or otherwise have accommodations, free use of a furnished one-bedroom apartment will be available for the length of the fellowship. Visiting fellowships take place during the calendar year. There is no fixed date when visiting fellowships begin. The application asks candidates to list their preferred start date. If selected, Nieman will take that preference under consideration and will work with the fellow to determine that date. Additionally, Nieman will decide each fellowship duration, which may be fewer than the number of weeks requested within the application. At least five Visiting Fellows will be selected each calendar year. As many as 11 Visiting Fellows have been selected in a given calendar year. Advice to Candidates Be sure to consider whether your needs are better met by our longer Nieman Fellowship, geared toward broader inquiry and professional development. A focused inquiry is better than a broad one. Two or three months speed by quickly and having clear goals — even if it’s only a part of a larger project — is important. Visiting Fellows are expected to prepare by planning ahead of their time at Harvard. The application deadline for the 2018 Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships is Sept. 29, 2017. For questions about the application process, contact Nieman Fellowship program administrator Nicole Arias or call 617-495-2238. http://nieman.harvard.edu/fellowships/nieman-visiting-fellowships/

Early-career professional journalists from developing countries with proficiency in English can apply for a six-month fellowship. Alfred Friendly provides fellows with basic and advanced hands-on instruction at the Missouri School of Journalism and places them in leading U.S. newsrooms. The successful candidate will be 25-35 years old and have at least three years of experience as a journalist at a print, online or broadcast media outlet. Participants work as staff reporters in their host newsrooms are required to develop training plans that they implement when they return to their home newsrooms. The all-inclusive fellowship starts in mid-March and ends in early September. http://presspartners.org/fellowship-applications/

Ambasada Sjedinjenih Američkih Država objavila je konkurs za dodelu Hubert H. Humpfrey stipendija za akademsku 2018-2019. godinu. Rok za prijave je 4. jun 2017. godine. U.S. EMBASSY BELGRADE ANNOUNCES THE COMPETITION FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019 HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR CITIZENS OF SERBIA THE COMPETITION IS OPEN FROM APRIL 1 TO JUNE 4, 2017 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications from citizens of Serbia for participation in the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the academic year 2018-2019. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a U.S. Department of State Fulbright program that brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the U.S. for 10-months of combined academic (NON-DEGREE) and professional work. The program provides a basis for lasting ties between citizens of Serbia and their professional counterparts in the United States. The Humphrey Fellowship is granted competitively to public and private sector candidates with strong leadership potential and a commitment to public service in the following fields: Sustainable Development Agricultural and Rural Development Economic Development/Finance and Banking Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change Urban and Regional Planning Democratic Institution Building Law and Human Rights Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention Technology Policy and Management Human Resource Management Education Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Higher Education Administration BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Serbian citizenship, permanent employment in Serbia, university degree, and English proficiency. In addition to the pre-academic language training traditionally available, the Humphrey Program offers a Long-Term English (LTE) language training opportunity to facilitate participation of candidates who lack the necessary language skills. LTE participants will travel to the U.S for intensive 20-25 week language training to improve language skills before transitioning to their academic-year Humphrey program university campuses. Candidates for LTE typically have TOEFL scores in the 440-500 range (paper-based test) or 42-61 (internet-based test). RECRUITMENT: Candidates should be mid-career professionals in leadership positions who have the required experience, skills and commitment to public service, as well as the potential for professional advancement. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience (prior to August 2018) in the relevant field, after completing a university degree, and should be interested in the policy aspects of their fields of specialization. NOT ELIGIBLE: –Recent university graduates, university teachers or academic researchers with no management responsibilities; –Individuals who have attended a graduate school in the U.S. for more than one academic year during the seven years prior to August 2018; –Individuals with U.S. in-country experience of any kind lasting more than six months during the five years prior to August 2018; –Local employees of the U.S. Mission in Serbia who work for the U.S. Department of State, and members of their families; –Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status. DEPENDENTS: The Humphrey Fellowship stipend is budgeted only for the grantee. The award does not include additional allowances for dependents. Candidates who are planning to have dependents join them during all or part of their fellowship year in the U.S. should bear in mind the high cost of living, and must receive prior approval following a technical review of evidence that they have adequate personal funds to cover living expenses and dependents’ health insurance and child care. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 4, 2017 Interested candidates should apply online at: http://apply.embark.com/student/humphrey/fellowship/ ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: copy of passport (bio data); evidence of employment in Serbia (letter from employer confirming employment, and certified translation if the letter is in Serbian); certified transcript(s) and university diploma(s); curriculum vitae; and TOEFL scores (if available). Additional documents must be mailed to the following address by June 4, 2017: U.S. Embassy Belgrade Public Affairs Section Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Bulevar kneza Aleksandra Karadjordjevica 92 11000 Belgrade SELECTION: Following a technical review, qualified candidates will be invited for an interview in June, 2017. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who pass the interview will be registered for the TOEFL exam. The final selection and placement will be made in February 2018, in Washington, DC. For additional information about the Humphrey Fellowship: The Humphrey Fellowship program is administered by the Institute of International Education – www.iie.org. For more information on the Humphrey Fellowship program see www.humphreyfellowship.org, or contact Embassy Belgrade’s Public Affairs Section belgradehumphrey@state.gov, Tel: 011/706-4263.