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Hailing from Pancevo, Serbia with the dreams of one day becoming a professional tennis player sophomore Emilija Kojcic found her fit playing in the double’s lineup for Marquette women’s tennis. For Kojcic, coming to Marquette as an international student was the easiest, but she said she found home on the team surrounded by other Serbian and international players. “There were a lot of Serbian girls on the team which I really liked and the fact that I could speak my language and feel more comfortable with people around. It really helped me a lot in choosing Marquette,” Kojcic said. Kojcic said as a kid she knew she wanted to take her tennis to the next level, she started to gain confidence over the years. Coming from a small town, where it was a struggle to pay for the costs of tennis and find opportunities to play at a high level, she said the Golden Eagles provided her with the chance to make her mark. “For me, the greatest thing I could have done for myself was to come and play tennis and also get an education,” Kojcic said. “Playing college tennis has helped me support my parents to stop dealing with the financial difficulties that come with playing tennis.” Kojcic said she first heard about Marquette through assistant coach Dusan Medan, who is also Serbian. Medan closely followed her youth career as well as serving as the main point of contact with her coaches in the recruitment process. “Talking to her coaches, I knew from a tennis standpoint what she was going to bring,” Medan said. Medan said Kojcic’s competitiveness has been crucial for the lineup and is something he looks for in a player. “The level of competitiveness and talent level is very high and that is what we are seeing so far this season,” Medan said. “She is a well-rounded player that has a lot of upside and experience at playing at a high level, which is very valuable.” Kojcic said her relationship with her doubles partner Natalija Popovic makes for a good outcome on the court every time. “She is there to back me up, support me always and it is very important that we are also really good friends so we can make an impression against teams,” Kojcic said. Popovic said Kojcic’s biggest strength outside of her competitiveness is her volley. “I like winning, and winning for my team, and also having Natalija as my support and sharing the court with her is something really special. I consider Natalija a great person and one of the greatest players I’ve ever played with,” Kojcic said. At first, being hesitant of playing doubles, Kojcic said she wasn’t sure if she had the capability and confidence for that big spot on the team. Now in her second year in doubles, Kojcic said she has gained more experience to take on that role. “Last year I wasn’t as comfortable and didn’t have much confidence in myself playing doubles but I just doubted if I was good enough for this, so I just wanted to keep working hard and improving myself. This year is different than last year because I have more experience playing with Natalija,” Kojcic said. Kojcic and Popovic both bring different strengths and qualities to the doubles court. “I think that our net game is pretty good as well as our serves, we always bring energy to the court as well as to the games that are playing next to us,” Popovic said. “Since we are both Serbian we can communicate without people understanding what we are saying.” Starting off the season 5-5, the main goal for Marquette’s number one doubles team has been focusing on each match individually and each day of practice to try to get better for the BIG EAST Tournament at the end of the season. “As a team we are way better right now than last year. Now with new girls on the team we are more together as a family and we are going to have way better results at the end of the year,” Kojcic said. In preparation for big games, Kojcic said she has been working on improving her returns at the back of the court and not being scared when the ball is being fired at her. “I want to work on my returns because I think returns are really important in starting the point so Natalija can also move at the net off of my return, and I would like my serve to be more consistent so I can also help my teammate over at the net,” Kojcic said. This article was written by Hannah Freireich. She can be reached at hannah.freireich@marquette.edu. https://marquettewire.org/4072752/sports/serbian-native-brings-her-competition-to-marquette/

Priprema za SAT General, ispit potreban za upis koledža i univerziteta u Americi i na drugim lokacijama u svetu, počinje u utorak, 15. marta 2022. godine i traje do 28. aprila 2022. godine. Ovaj termin priprema prilagođen je polaganju testa u maju 2022. godine, ali kandidati mogu da ga iskoriste i za kasnije termine. Više informacija o terminima i testu možete pronaći na zvaničnom sajtu ispita http://www.collegeboard.org gde istovremeno prijavljujete i plaćate ispit. Tokom svake sedmice predavanja se održavaju utorkom i četvrtkom po dva sata, a u kalendar će zbog obima rada biti dodato i nekoliko termina drugim danima. Priprema se obavlja onlajn i uživo u kancelariji Centra u Beogradu. Tokom priprema organizuju se simulacije testa koje će naši predavači oceniti i objasniti kandidatima koje se greške moraju ispraviti kako bi se poboljšao rezultat. Kada se pripreme završe, kandidati i dalje mogu da vežbaju kod nas bez ikakvog plaćanja i da se konsultuju sa predavačima oko delova testa koji im mogu biti problematični. Priprema košta 48,000 dinara i plaća se u dve rate. Prvi deo u iznosu od 30,000 dinara se plaća na početku, a drugi deo kada istekne prvi mesec priprema. Poseban popust obezbeđen je za aktivne polaznike besplatnog savetodavnog kursa "Future Perfect" za osnovne studije u SAD. Sam test ne ulazi u cenu priprema i mora se prijaviti na sajtu http://www.collegeboard.org i platiti kreditnom ili debitnom karticom kojom se može plaćati na Internetu. Broj mesta za testove je ograničen i savetujemo svim kandidatima da se za test prijave što je pre moguće. Za sva pitanja o registraciji za test kontaktirajte Centar tokom radnog vremena. Na časovima se obrađuju jezički i matematički deo testa. Osim rada na samim časovima, sa predavačima ćete moći da razmotrite šta bi od dodatne dostupne literature moglo da vam bude od koristi za vežbanje pre polaganja. Pre početka priprema potrebno je uraditi besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Test se može uraditi u kancelariji Centra uz prethodno zakazivanje termina ili onlajn sa vašeg računara. Zakazivanje termina probnog testa može se obaviti pozivom brojeva telefona kancelarije - 011/334 9639 i 011/334 9638. Prijava za pripremu obavlja se na našem sajtu popunjavanjem odgovarajućeg formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/rUGgAeW9ef69584S8 . Ako imate problema sa formularom, molimo vas da nas nazovete tokom radnog vremena ili pošaljete e-mail na office@iacbg.org .

Priprema za SAT General, ispit potreban za upis koledža i univerziteta u Americi i na drugim lokacijama u svetu, počinje u utorak, 15. marta 2022. godine i traje do 28. aprila 2022. godine. Ovaj termin priprema prilagođen je polaganju testa u maju 2022. godine, ali kandidati mogu da ga iskoriste i za kasnije termine. Više informacija o terminima i testu možete pronaći na zvaničnom sajtu ispita http://www.collegeboard.org gde istovremeno prijavljujete i plaćate ispit. Tokom svake sedmice predavanja se održavaju utorkom i četvrtkom po dva sata, a u kalendar će zbog obima rada biti dodato i nekoliko termina drugim danima. Priprema se obavlja onlajn i uživo u kancelariji Centra u Beogradu. Tokom priprema organizuju se simulacije testa koje će naši predavači oceniti i objasniti kandidatima koje se greške moraju ispraviti kako bi se poboljšao rezultat. Kada se pripreme završe, kandidati i dalje mogu da vežbaju kod nas bez ikakvog plaćanja i da se konsultuju sa predavačima oko delova testa koji im mogu biti problematični. Priprema košta 48,000 dinara i plaća se u dve rate. Prvi deo u iznosu od 30,000 dinara se plaća na početku, a drugi deo kada istekne prvi mesec priprema. Poseban popust obezbeđen je za aktivne polaznike besplatnog savetodavnog kursa "Future Perfect" za osnovne studije u SAD. Sam test ne ulazi u cenu priprema i mora se prijaviti na sajtu http://www.collegeboard.org i platiti kreditnom ili debitnom karticom kojom se može plaćati na Internetu. Broj mesta za testove je ograničen i savetujemo svim kandidatima da se za test prijave što je pre moguće. Za sva pitanja o registraciji za test kontaktirajte Centar tokom radnog vremena. Na časovima se obrađuju jezički i matematički deo testa. Osim rada na samim časovima, sa predavačima ćete moći da razmotrite šta bi od dodatne dostupne literature moglo da vam bude od koristi za vežbanje pre polaganja. Pre početka priprema potrebno je uraditi besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Test se može uraditi u kancelariji Centra uz prethodno zakazivanje termina ili onlajn sa vašeg računara. Zakazivanje termina probnog testa može se obaviti pozivom brojeva telefona kancelarije - 011/334 9639 i 011/334 9638. Prijava za pripremu obavlja se na našem sajtu popunjavanjem odgovarajućeg formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/rUGgAeW9ef69584S8 . Ako imate problema sa formularom, molimo vas da nas nazovete tokom radnog vremena ili pošaljete e-mail na office@iacbg.org .

Priprema za TOEFL iBT, test potreban za upis studija na engleskom jeziku u SAD i na drugim lokacijama širom sveta, u Centru počinje 9. marta 2022. godine i traje šest nedelja. Kurs se organizuje onlajn i uživo u Centru u istim terminima. Priprema se obavlja sredom i petkom. Časovi se mogu organizovati pre podne ili popodne, od 10:00 ili od 18:00, u skladu sa obavezama kandidata, ali se može organizovati rad u jednoj smeni. Maksimalni broj studenata u grupi je 6 - svi studenti nakon tog broja će formirati narednu grupu ili grupe u posebnim terminima. Termini se mogu menjati u skladu sa obavezama polaznika. Kandidati za pripremu u našem programu radiće sa predavačem svake nedelje, vežbaće na časovima i kod kuće sa kombinacijom najboljeg materijala za rad na sekcijama čitanja, slušanja, govora i pisanja. Kompjuterske simulacije kompletnog testa sa ocenjivanjem učinka na svim sekcijama su obezbeđene za polaznike kursa. Pre početka priprema poželjno je obaviti besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Za zakazivanje ovog testa kontaktirajte Centar na 065/3349639 ili pišite na office@iacbg.org. Test traje 90 minuta i od koristi je kandidatima i predavačima da steknu uvid u nivo znanja jezika koji imaju pred sam početak priprema. Ovaj test je moguće uraditi onlajn. Cena programa iznosi 20,000 dinara i može se platiti u dve rate. Poseban popust od 10 odsto obezbeđen je za polaznike koji dovedu prijatelja ili kolegu na kurs i koji se odluči da ga pohađa. Popust se određuje nakon upisa drugog polaznika i plaćanja prve rate. Prijava za pripreme obavlja se popunjavanjem formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/rUGgAeW9ef69584S8 . Prijava za sam test nije obuhvaćena cenom priprema i kandidati moraju da je obave samostalno na stranici http://www.toefl.org . Molimo vas da obratite pažnju na kalendar dostupnih datuma za polaganje TOEFL-a koji se nalazi na zvaničnom sajtu testa i da se prijavite što je pre moguće pošto mesta u Beogradu i drugim gradovima Srbije mogu biti popunjena nedeljama unapred. Kada birate datume obratite pažnju da se termini uglavnom organizuju petkom i subotom u prepodnevnim časovima, ali je moguće pronaći i termine popodne navedenim danima, kao i pojedine termine sredom. Polaganje testa je moguće i od kuće pod određenim uslovima dostupnim na gore navedenom sajtu. Za ovu vrstu testa kandidati se prijavljuju onlajn, a cena i uslovi polaganja su isti kao i za one u ovlašćenim centrima. Pošaljite nam e-mail na office@iacbg.org ako imate pitanja o pripremama, prijavi za TOEFL ili studiranju u Americi i na drugim lokacijama širom sveta ili nas nazovite na 065/3349639.

Priprema za TOEFL iBT, test potreban za upis studija na engleskom jeziku u SAD i na drugim lokacijama širom sveta, u Centru počinje 9. marta 2022. godine i traje šest nedelja. Kurs se organizuje onlajn i uživo u Centru u istim terminima. Priprema se obavlja sredom i petkom. Časovi se mogu organizovati pre podne ili popodne, od 10:00 ili od 18:00, u skladu sa obavezama kandidata, ali se može organizovati rad u jednoj smeni. Maksimalni broj studenata u grupi je 6 - svi studenti nakon tog broja će formirati narednu grupu ili grupe u posebnim terminima. Termini se mogu menjati u skladu sa obavezama polaznika. Kandidati za pripremu u našem programu radiće sa predavačem svake nedelje, vežbaće na časovima i kod kuće sa kombinacijom najboljeg materijala za rad na sekcijama čitanja, slušanja, govora i pisanja. Kompjuterske simulacije kompletnog testa sa ocenjivanjem učinka na svim sekcijama su obezbeđene za polaznike kursa. Pre početka priprema poželjno je obaviti besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Za zakazivanje ovog testa kontaktirajte Centar na 065/3349639 ili pišite na office@iacbg.org. Test traje 90 minuta i od koristi je kandidatima i predavačima da steknu uvid u nivo znanja jezika koji imaju pred sam početak priprema. Ovaj test je moguće uraditi onlajn. Cena programa iznosi 20,000 dinara i može se platiti u dve rate. Poseban popust od 10 odsto obezbeđen je za polaznike koji dovedu prijatelja ili kolegu na kurs i koji se odluči da ga pohađa. Popust se određuje nakon upisa drugog polaznika i plaćanja prve rate. Prijava za pripreme obavlja se popunjavanjem formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/rUGgAeW9ef69584S8 . Prijava za sam test nije obuhvaćena cenom priprema i kandidati moraju da je obave samostalno na stranici http://www.toefl.org . Molimo vas da obratite pažnju na kalendar dostupnih datuma za polaganje TOEFL-a koji se nalazi na zvaničnom sajtu testa i da se prijavite što je pre moguće pošto mesta u Beogradu i drugim gradovima Srbije mogu biti popunjena nedeljama unapred. Kada birate datume obratite pažnju da se termini uglavnom organizuju petkom i subotom u prepodnevnim časovima, ali je moguće pronaći i termine popodne navedenim danima, kao i pojedine termine sredom. Polaganje testa je moguće i od kuće pod određenim uslovima dostupnim na gore navedenom sajtu. Za ovu vrstu testa kandidati se prijavljuju onlajn, a cena i uslovi polaganja su isti kao i za one u ovlašćenim centrima. Pošaljite nam e-mail na office@iacbg.org ako imate pitanja o pripremama, prijavi za TOEFL ili studiranju u Americi i na drugim lokacijama širom sveta ili nas nazovite na 065/3349639.

The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) is the U.S. Department of State's flagship program for emerging entrepreneurs from Europe. The 2022 YTILI Fellowship Application is now open! Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2022. Since its launch in 2016, approximately 300 alumni from across Europe have bolstered their business skills and transatlantic partnerships through the YTILI Fellowship Program. YTILI uses entrepreneurship as a tool for economic empowerment to promote mutual understanding, enhance business and leadership skills, and build lasting partnerships between business leaders from Europe and the United States. YTILI will empower a new cohort of young European business and social entrepreneurs to grow their ventures, foster global partnerships, and positively impact the economic development of their communities. The YTILI Fellows Program is a two-way exchange program designed to strengthen the transatlantic relationship, develop sustainable partnerships between U.S. and European entrepreneurs and innovators, promote regional integration and cooperation in Europe, and encourage European businesses, governments and civil society to develop their innovation ecosystems. The program includes a customized virtual YTILI entrepreneurial curriculum; a fellowship with a business or organization in one of nine U.S. cities; opening and closing conferences; and alumni engagement opportunities. The 2022 YTILI Fellowship Program will begin with the virtual curriculum in July 2022 with the U.S. fellowship scheduled for October 10 – November 3, 2022. Please note that if safe travel is not possible at the time of the YTILI Fellowship, this program will be conducted virtually or postponed. https://ytili.org/

BEYOND BORDERS supports research about borders and boundaries in past and present times. It promotes interdisciplinary exchange in the social sciences and humanities. The Call for Applications 2022 is open till 1 March 2022 and focuses on “Borders, Migration and Knowledge”. Borders are an integral part of our everyday life. Political, social, virtual, intellectual, and cultural borders are hotly contested, both in international contexts around issues of migration, security, trade, or global education and within nations trying to deal with increased diversity and changing notions of national culture and history. Geographical borders separate states, regions, and cities. They mark the breadth and depth of territorial organization while informal symbolic and social boundaries define values and norms for social, cultural, and religious life. All types of borders can be conceived as social constructs: They may refer to cultural and historical backgrounds, result from international treaties or political negotiations or reflect public debates on controversial topics. In our increasingly globalized world in which human mobility and the constant circulation of goods, objects, ideas and practices are also an integral part of everyday life, the importance of border making and crossing is growing. Borders and cross-border regions function therefore as manifestations of social, political, economic, and cultural change. Focus 2022: Borders, Migration and Knowledge The migration of people is intimately connected to the migration of knowledge and culture. However, strong international borders still define what is considered national literature, art, or history and which artists, writers, and thinkers from which parts of the world gain global recognition. We invite project applications that explore how national and international canons are produced and changed. Under what conditions do knowledge and culture circulate easily, and when are they blocked? What powers and interests are served when canons are defined? How do museums, universities, archives, and libraries change when traditional intellectual and cultural power centers are displaced or decentered? Questions concerning borders, migration, knowledge production and circulation as well as social and cultural transfers across nations are the focus of the current call for applications for Ph.D. scholarships. We encourage applications for projects concentrating on following aspects, although other topics will also be considered: - trajectories of migration and mobility of cultural and intellectual production, - social and cultural dimensions of borders, - cultural borders and their manifestation in arts and cultural production, - circulation of ideas and knowledge, - the changing understanding of the “national”, - transnational and global cultural institutions and canons, - decolonizing decoloniality – what is a decentered approach to producing, disseminating, teaching about and acting upon knowledge in more equitable ways. We invite applications from Ph.D. students worldwide studying borders and bordering phenomena in different regions of the world. Both empirical research based on extensive fieldwork and projects centered on theoretical reflection are eligible for support. Innovative and challenging research questions as well as comparative approaches are highly welcome. https://beyondborders.zeit-stiftung.de/ Please contact Rotyslava Babinets babinets@zeit-stiftung.de if you have any questions.

The University of Bristol is at the cutting edge of global research. The University has had a reputation for innovation since its founding in 1876. Our research tackles some of the world’s most pressing issues in areas as diverse as infection and immunity, human rights, climate change, and cryptography and information security. Following significant investment in the University’s post-graduate research programmes, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law is pleased to announce 20 fully-funded PhD scholarships for applicants showing exceptional research potential. University of Bristol PGR Scholarships are available for applicants from any country and for any PhD programme offered within the Faculty. We actively encourage applications from all part of the world and from under-represented and non-traditional groups, both from within and outside of the UK. All applications, whether requiring home or overseas fees, will receive equal consideration. This year, aligned with University and Faculty strategic priorities, we particularly encourage applications for research projects situated in – and at the intersections between – the following areas, Sociodigital / data science / technology Social justice Environment / sustainability / climate change Health and Social Care Policy, including post-pandemic welfare policy and policy evaluation Migration and Mobilities We welcome proposals located firmly in traditional disciplines as well as proposals that are interdisciplinary, whether across the social sciences and law or more broadly. If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, please indicate this on your PhD programme application. Schools will then make nominations to the Faculty. If you have already applied or hold a programme offer, please get back in contact with your School, via their administration team, to indicate your interest. Information available also on jobs.ac.uk https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CMR196/university-of-bristol-postgraduate-research-scholarships FindaPhD ad: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/programme/university-of-bristol-postgraduate-research-scholarships/?p5592 Closing date: Monday, 28 March 2022, (noon UK time) https://www.bristol.ac.uk/fssl/courses/postgraduate/scholarships/

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for the BOLD Academic Fellowship Program. The BOLD (Balkanski omladinski lideri, Young Balkan Leaders in English) network is a project of PDS that seeks to develop the leadership capacity of young Serbians by empowering them to implement projects for positive change in their communities in two thematic areas: civic engagement and economic development. Anyone age 18-35 in Serbia can join the BOLD network where members have access to three main types of competitive opportunities: BOLD Academic Fellowships: Two in-depth leadership training experiences in the United States for 5-6 weeks, one on each BOLD theme. BOLD Workshops: Two workshops, one week to 10 days long, on leadership and project management, each on one of the BOLD themes. BOLD Small Grant Competition: An annual competition, open to all BOLD members, for funds up to $15,000 to implement projects in the areas of the BOLD themes over the course of a year. Program Objectives: The BOLD Academic Fellowship Program consists of two fellowships to take place in the United States for 5-6 weeks each, one on the theme of civic engagement and one on the theme of economic development. Applicants may propose implementation of either one of the fellowships, OR implementation of two fellowships. If the proposal is for one fellowship, please indicate in box “c” of the application form if the theme will be civic engagement or economic development. Each fellowship should be both academic and practical in nature, approximately 5-6 weeks in length, and ideally include a residency at a U.S. academic institution with a significant component of experiential learning, including community service, in the community or in another location. Ideally, each institute should also incorporate a homestay experience as part of the program. The primary outcome desired by PDS is for fellows, either individually or in groups, upon their return to Serbia, to design a civic or economic project to be implemented in their communities over the course of the year. By the end of the fellowship, they should have a complete draft of a project proposal or business plan, which will be competitive for funding from the Embassy or other donors. The academic component in the United States should include group discussions, experiential learning activities, and exercises that focus on the best practices, leading research, and most influential ideas and models pertaining to the theme of the fellowship. The experiential learning component should include substantive and participatory community activities related to the theme of the fellowship. Where possible, a particular focus on the impact of not-for-profit organizations and/or social enterprises should be integrated into the program. Both components of each fellowship should teach leadership skills and provide the necessary knowledge and experience for students to implement their follow-on projects in Serbia, including, but not limited to teambuilding, collective problem-solving, effective communication, appreciation of diversity, and management skills. In accordance with the Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Underserved Communities, proposals should demonstrate how the program advances equity with respect to race, ethnicity, religion, income, geography, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability. The proposal should also demonstrate how the program will further engagement in underserved communities and with individuals from underserved communities. Proposals should demonstrate how addressing racial equity and underserved communities will enhance the program’s goals and objectives, as well as the experience of participants. In light of social distancing measures, and to limit the spread of COVID-19, we welcome proposals that utilize video conferencing, distance learning tools, etc. If your proposal includes in-person activities, please consider the inclusion of contingency plans, just in case the health situation requires that social distancing measures be implemented during the grant period. How might you switch your project from an in-person to a virtual format? If you are successful in securing PDS funding to launch your project, you will be expected to publicize your activities, including through social media and/or traditional press outlets; and highlight U.S. Embassy support for your activity, with our logo included on project-related materials. Program Themes: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. This fellowship should introduce participants to the concept of civic engagement in the United States as a means of improving communities and the institutions and services of government and provide them with the skills to implement projects as civic leaders themselves. An understanding of civic engagement and the civil society sector and its development in the United States should be accompanied by the opportunity to apply the U.S. experience to the Serbian context. The academic program should define civic engagement, examine its development in the United States, and explore topics such as citizenship in democracy, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, political leadership, and volunteerism in the modern age.Proposals should demonstrate an ability to provide content on a variety of sub-themes in which fellows may already have a specific interest or to which they may be directed as a project area. Some sub-themes may include, but are not limited to civil rights and protections, public health, education, environmental conservation, ethics, leadership, or free media. Academic sessions should be complemented with a community-based experiential learning component that serves two purposes. Hands-on sessions or workshops designed to build skills in the topics mentioned above should assist participants in developing innovative and practical plans for projects they will implement upon their return to Serbia. In addition, to promote the idea of leadership rooted in community service, participants should also be required to engage in service learning. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This fellowship should provide participants with an overview of entrepreneurial approaches by introducing challenges and successes of U.S. entrepreneurial models, including social enterprises, the leadership role of businesses in democratic societies, and women’s economic empowerment. An understanding of the U.S. entrepreneurial ecosystem should be accompanied by a strong focus on how to apply lessons learned in the Serbian context. Topics may include, but are not limited to, organizational development and management, the basics of starting and running a small business, market research and risk analysis, innovation, strategic business planning, and corporate social responsibility. Academic sessions should be complemented with a community-based experiential learning component that serves two purposes: to build skills and expose participants to the American entrepreneurial ecosystem. Hands-on sessions or workshops designed to build skills in the topics mentioned above should assist participants in developing entrepreneurial ideas in the form of a business plan and a pitch, and a concrete action plan to implement toward starting a business. In addition, to promote the idea of leadership rooted in community service, participants should also be required to engage in service learning. Participants and Audiences: Participants or primary audiences for BOLD Academic Fellowships should be Serbian undergraduate students, age 18-25, from across Serbia. Each fellowship should consist of at least 10 participants traveling to the United States. Information Session PDS will hold a virtual information session on February 23, 2022, at 16:00 (4 pm) CET to discuss this funding opportunity and to answer questions from potential applicants. Please contact PDS at BOLDSerbia@state.gov for details. https://rs.usembassy.gov/bold-academic-fellowships-program-2022/

Several fulltime doctoral research fellowships of interest to scholars of religion are available at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages, University of Oslo. The deadline for applications is February 28, 2022. Details can be found following the links below: 2 Doctoral Research Fellowship in Religion and Politics (215452) | University of Oslo (jobbnorge.no) https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/215452/doctoral-research-fellowship-in-religion-and-politics Doctoral Research Fellowship focusing on religious festivals in Asia (215457) | University of Oslo (jobbnorge.no) https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/215457/doctoral-research-fellowship-focusing-on-religious-festivals-in-asia Doctoral Research Fellowship in Middle Eastern studies (215412) | University of Oslo (jobbnorge.no) https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/215412/doctoral-research-fellowship-in-middle-eastern-studies Doctoral Research Fellowship in Contested knowledge: decolonization and European history of knowledge (215414) | University of Oslo (jobbnorge.no) https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/215414/doctoral-research-fellowship-in-contested-knowledge-decolonization-and-european-history-of-knowledge Doctoral Research Fellowship in indigenous knowledge in cultural historical archives and/or museums (215437) | University of Oslo (jobbnorge.no) https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/215437/doctoral-research-fellowship-in-indigenous-knowledge-in-cultural-historical-archives-and-or-museums

The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program for Doctoral Students competition for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Fulbright Non-degree Visiting Researcher Program for Doctoral Students enables young professionals from Serbia who are already enrolled in a PhD program at a Serbian university to conduct research at a U.S. university related to their PhD thesis. Grants last 6 to 9 months, and the PhD students from the following fields can apply: Agriculture, American History, American Literature, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology, Information Sciences, Journalism / Media Studies, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, TEFL/Applied Linguistics Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition. This prestigious award covers tuition and fees at a U.S. university, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and international airfare. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Serbia. Permanent U.S. residents and persons with dual (Serbian and U.S.) citizenship are ineligible. Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree and must be enrolled in a PhD program at a Serbian university. Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English (Selected candidates will take TOEFL test during the selection process). Applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to the Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period. Applicants already studying in the U.S. are ineligible for a Fulbright grant. Applicants must receive a satisfactory medical clearance. Persons desiring permanent residence in the United States are not eligible. GENERAL SELECTION CRITERIA Academic credentials Significance and feasibility of the proposed research Necessity to undertake the project in the United States Plans for popularizing the research findings Adaptability and personal suitability Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of Serbia. Preference is given to applicants who have not had a prior opportunity for studying in the United States. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, and sex. SELECTION PROCEDURES Applications are subject to pre-screening. Applicants recommended by reviewers are invited for an interview conducted in person in English by a selection committee comprised of Embassy representatives, U.S. and Serbian scholars, and Fulbright alumni. Nominees are subject to final approval by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. HOW TO APPLY: Completed applications must include: Online application at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2023 [ instructions for completing the application can be found here ]; Three (3) Letters of Reference (can be submitted online by instructors, professors or work supervisors, or sent via e-mail to the U.S. Embassy); Academic transcripts/diplomas (certified translation into English or verified copies of original academic transcript and degree certificate – scanned and attached to the application); Official English translation of certificate for the current academic status (scanned and attached to the application); Valid results from the U.S. standardized test – TOEFL – if the applicant has taken this test in the past two years. Please note that we shall organize the taking of the required tests for the selected candidates; and Copy of passport. Please scan all the above-mentioned documents and upload to your online application. Please note that all items should be translated into English. Nominated candidates will have to submit a copy of the original academic transcript bearing all official legalization stamps to the U.S. Embassy Belgrade. The U.S. Embassy will advise the nominated candidates to submit a medical history and examination report if and when necessary. Application Deadline: April 11, 2022 Any application submitted to the United States or elsewhere, separate from the official system noted above, will not be considered. For additional information about the Fulbright Scholarship: BelgradeFulbright@state.gov https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-non-degree-research-program-for-doctoral-students-2023-2024/

The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Fulbright Graduate Study Program enables young professionals from Serbia to study for one year or longer at U.S. universities to pursue a master’s level of study in the following fields: Agriculture, American History, American Literature, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology, Information Sciences, Journalism / Media Studies, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, TEFL/Applied Linguistics Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition. This prestigious award covers tuition and fees at a U.S. university, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and international airfare. Eligibility requirements Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Serbia. Permanent U.S. residents and persons with dual (Serbian and U.S.) citizenship are ineligible. Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English (Selected candidates will take TOEFL and GRE tests during the selection process). Applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to the Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period. Applicants must have completed undergraduate education at the time of application. Applicants already studying in the U.S. are ineligible for a Fulbright grant. Applicants must receive a satisfactory medical clearance. Persons desiring permanent residence in the United States are not eligible. General Selection Criteria Strong academic record Adaptability and personal suitability Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of Serbia. Preference is given to applicants who have not had a prior opportunity for studying in the United States. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, and sex. Selection Procedures: Applications are subject to pre-screening. Applicants recommended by reviewers are invited for an interview conducted in person in English by a selection committee comprised of Embassy representatives, U.S. and Serbian scholars, and Fulbright alumni. Nominees are subject to final approval by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. How to apply Completed applications must include: Online application at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2023 [ instructions for completing the application can be found here ]; Three (3) Letters of Reference (can be submitted online by instructors, professors or work supervisors, or sent via e-mail to the U.S. Embassy); Academic transcripts/diplomas (certified translation into English or verified copies of original academic transcript and degree certificate – scanned and attached to the application); Valid results from the U.S. standardized tests – TOEFL (required for all candidates) and GRE (required in most fields of study) – if the applicant has taken these tests in the past two years. Please note that we shall organize the taking of the required tests for the selected candidates; and Copy of passport. Please scan all the above-mentioned documents and upload to your online application. Please note that all items should be translated into English. Nominated candidates will have to submit a copy of the original academic transcript bearing all official legalization stamps to the U.S. Embassy Belgrade. The U.S. Embassy will advise the nominated candidates to submit a medical history and examination report if and when necessary. Application Deadline: April 11, 2022 Any application submitted to the United States or elsewhere, separate from the official system noted above, will not be considered. For additional information about the Fulbright Scholarship: BelgradeFulbright@state.gov https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-graduate-study-program-competition-2023-2024/

The Department of Medical Anthropology at the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is advertising 3 years 3 PhD positions under the ERC Synergy Grant Project Leviathan. The positions are part of the Team of PI Prof. Dr. Anelia Kassabova. The positions start on July 2022 or soon thereafter. The thematic fields of the PhD theses are as follows: 1) PhD project 1 Medical Technology between West and East Social and cultural dimensions of medical technology in a comparative perspective are the topic of the scholarship. The PhD scholar will conduct research analysing the developments and exchange/trade of medical technology between West and East. Case studies are planned on reproductive technologies, technology in neonatology, life-supporting machines, and how medical technology has shaped medical treatment and medical practice. The exchange of ideas, the development of standards and practices will provide insights into the efficiency of health systems, concepts of ‘quality of life', and society as a whole. 2) PhD project 2 Between Care and Social Isolation in the 2nd half of the 20th Century. The Institutional Care for Children with Specific Needs as a Strategy for Social Isolation or Social Integration? The topic is designed to provide a historical comparison of concepts of children with specific needs in relation to ethical conceptions and normative regulations. Exploration of the intersections of medical and pedagogical treatment, analysis of the relations between the scientific discourses and everyday practices will be central to the research. 3) PhD project 3 Ageing between Home and Institutions in the 2nd half of the 20th Century. The project will analyse ageing between home and institutions, by tracing changing concepts of elderly and their dependence on cultural contexts, family models, and welfare provisions in different European countries east and west of the Iron Curtain. Case studies are expected to show common tendencies towards the professionalisation of care despite differing cultural traditions and ideological justifications. The successful candidates are expected to live in Sofia, Bulgaria for the duration of their labour contract, to participate in the scholarly activities of the Department, and conform to the regulations that apply to the position. According to the Bulgarian legislation the successful candidates will be recruited as researchers and after presenting 70 pages of text and following the appropriate procedure, they will be officially enrolled as doctoral students. This procedure does not change the duration of the contract or the payment within the three-year period. For more information please visit: 3 PhD positions under the ERC Synergy Grant Project “Taming the European Leviathan: The Legacy of Post-War Medicine and the Common Good” [H2020 ERC-2019-SyG; GA ID: 854503]

Priprema za TOEFL iBT, test potreban za upis studija na engleskom jeziku u SAD i na drugim lokacijama širom sveta, u Centru počinje 26. januara 2022. godine i traje šest nedelja. Kurs se organizuje uživo u Centru, uz mogućnost onlajn praćenja nastave. Priprema se obavlja u prostorijama Centra u Beogradu sredom i petkom. Časovi se mogu organizovati pre podne ili popodne, u skladu sa obavezama kandidata, ali se može organizovati rad u jednoj smeni. Maksimalni broj studenata u grupi je 6 - svi studenti nakon tog broja će formirati narednu grupu ili grupe u posebnim terminima. Termini se mogu menjati u skladu sa obavezama polaznika. Kandidati za pripremu u našem programu radiće sa predavačem svake nedelje, vežbaće na časovima i kod kuće sa kombinacijom najboljeg materijala za rad na sekcijama čitanja, slušanja, govora i pisanja. Kompjuterske simulacije kompletnog testa sa ocenjivanjem učinka na svim sekcijama su obezbeđene za polaznike kursa. Pre početka priprema poželjno je obaviti besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Za zakazivanje ovog testa kontaktirajte Centar na 065/3349639 ili pišite na office@iacbg.org. Test traje 90 minuta i od koristi je kandidatima i predavačima da steknu uvid u nivo znanja jezika koji imaju pred sam početak priprema. Ovaj test je moguće uraditi onlajn. Cena programa iznosi 20,000 dinara i može se platiti u dve rate. Poseban popust od 10 odsto obezbeđen je za polaznike koji dovedu prijatelja ili kolegu na kurs i koji se odluči da ga pohađa. Popust se određuje nakon upisa drugog polaznika i plaćanja prve rate. Prijava za pripreme obavlja se popunjavanjem formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/rUGgAeW9ef69584S8 . Prijava za sam test nije obuhvaćena cenom priprema i kandidati moraju da je obave samostalno na stranici http://www.toefl.org . Molimo vas da obratite pažnju na kalendar dostupnih datuma za polaganje TOEFL-a koji se nalazi na zvaničnom sajtu testa i da se prijavite što je pre moguće pošto mesta u Beogradu i drugim gradovima Srbije mogu biti popunjena nedeljama unapred. Kada birate datume obratite pažnju da se termini uglavnom organizuju petkom i subotom u prepodnevnim časovima, ali je moguće pronaći i termine popodne navedenim danima, kao i pojedine termine sredom. Polaganje testa je moguće i od kuće pod određenim uslovima dostupnim na gore navedenom sajtu. Za ovu vrstu testa kandidati se prijavljuju onlajn, a cena i uslovi polaganja su isti kao i za one u ovlašćenim centrima. Pošaljite nam e-mail na office@iacbg.org ako imate pitanja o pripremama, prijavi za TOEFL ili studiranju u Americi i na drugim lokacijama širom sveta ili nas nazovite na 065/3349639.

Priprema za TOEFL iBT, test potreban za upis studija na engleskom jeziku u SAD i na drugim lokacijama širom sveta, u Centru počinje 26. januara 2022. godine i traje šest nedelja. Kurs se organizuje uživo u Centru, uz mogućnost onlajn praćenja nastave. Priprema se obavlja u prostorijama Centra u Beogradu sredom i petkom. Časovi se mogu organizovati pre podne ili popodne, u skladu sa obavezama kandidata, ali se može organizovati rad u jednoj smeni. Maksimalni broj studenata u grupi je 6 - svi studenti nakon tog broja će formirati narednu grupu ili grupe u posebnim terminima. Termini se mogu menjati u skladu sa obavezama polaznika. Kandidati za pripremu u našem programu radiće sa predavačem svake nedelje, vežbaće na časovima i kod kuće sa kombinacijom najboljeg materijala za rad na sekcijama čitanja, slušanja, govora i pisanja. Kompjuterske simulacije kompletnog testa sa ocenjivanjem učinka na svim sekcijama su obezbeđene za polaznike kursa. Pre početka priprema poželjno je obaviti besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Za zakazivanje ovog testa kontaktirajte Centar na 065/3349639 ili pišite na office@iacbg.org. Test traje 90 minuta i od koristi je kandidatima i predavačima da steknu uvid u nivo znanja jezika koji imaju pred sam početak priprema. Ovaj test je moguće uraditi onlajn. Cena programa iznosi 20,000 dinara i može se platiti u dve rate. Poseban popust od 10 odsto obezbeđen je za polaznike koji dovedu prijatelja ili kolegu na kurs i koji se odluči da ga pohađa. Popust se određuje nakon upisa drugog polaznika i plaćanja prve rate. Prijava za pripreme obavlja se popunjavanjem formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/rUGgAeW9ef69584S8 . Prijava za sam test nije obuhvaćena cenom priprema i kandidati moraju da je obave samostalno na stranici http://www.toefl.org . Molimo vas da obratite pažnju na kalendar dostupnih datuma za polaganje TOEFL-a koji se nalazi na zvaničnom sajtu testa i da se prijavite što je pre moguće pošto mesta u Beogradu i drugim gradovima Srbije mogu biti popunjena nedeljama unapred. Kada birate datume obratite pažnju da se termini uglavnom organizuju petkom i subotom u prepodnevnim časovima, ali je moguće pronaći i termine popodne navedenim danima, kao i pojedine termine sredom. Polaganje testa je moguće i od kuće pod određenim uslovima dostupnim na gore navedenom sajtu. Za ovu vrstu testa kandidati se prijavljuju onlajn, a cena i uslovi polaganja su isti kao i za one u ovlašćenim centrima. Pošaljite nam e-mail na office@iacbg.org ako imate pitanja o pripremama, prijavi za TOEFL ili studiranju u Americi i na drugim lokacijama širom sveta ili nas nazovite na 065/3349639.

Fully Funded PhD Fellowship at Central European University, Vienna in Democracy as a Utopia in the Thematic Area of: Democracy in East Central European Utopianism Central European University invites applications for a fully funded PhD Fellowship starting in the 2022/2023 academic year in the Gerda Henkel research programme Democracy in East Central European Utopianism hosted by the Democracy Institute (Budapest) of Central European University The PhD Fellowship Scheme While being a research affiliate of the CEU Democracy Institute, the Fellow will pursue a PhD in Comparative History or Political Science and will be funded by the Gerda Henkel Foundation’s AZ 01/DE/21 Grant. The PhD will be co-supervised by a CEU faculty member and the project’s Principal Investigator Professor Zsolt Czigányik. Duration and Funding: the selected applicant will receive a monthly living allowance of 1600 EUR together with an overseas allowance of 400 EUR per month for the duration of 36 months, with access to additional research funds covered by the Gerda Henkel project. Location: Central European University, Vienna, Austria (for course work and other relevant graduation requirements); Democracy Institute, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary. Application Process Interested candidates are invited to the PhD in Comparative History or Political Science. In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements, applicants should submit letters of recommendation from three professors familiar with their post-graduate work, a three-page research proposal, as well as a motivation letter (200-400 words) indicating that they are applying for the ‘Democracy in East Central European Utopianism’ research scheme funded by the Gerda Henkel Foundation. The topic of the proposal should fall within the broad thematic focus of the program as described below, and should address issues of method and substance, as well as previous work done in the field, in appropriate detail. Applications are welcome from candidates with a Master's degree that includes a Master's thesis. Applicants can apply here. Application deadline: February 1, 2022 (23:59, Central European Time) For more information on the application process, see here. For more information on the thematic area contact Professor Zsolt Czigányik at cziganyik.zsolt@btk.elte.hu Applicant Profile The ‘Democracy in East Central European Utopianism’ research project is seeking to appoint a PhD student to carry out research in this programme. The ideal candidate is a person holding an MA in either history or political science, preferably with a demonstrable knowledge in the history or politics of modern East Central Europe. An affinity to the analysis of literary texts is an advantage, as well as an interest (and preferably experience) in analysing utopian and other political texts. The knowledge of English and an East Central European language (other than Hungarian) is a necessity, Latin is an advantage., The ideal candidate has knowledge and interest in the 19-20th century history of political thought or political ideologies in Europe, preferably in East Central Europe. The PhD research proposal will need to correspond to the current project. The appointee will hold the position of a doctoral student, and will join an interdisciplinary research team that investigates 19th and 20th century East Central European utopian literature. RESEARCH FIELD AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS The project aims at the analysis of 19th and 20th century East Central European utopian texts, focusing on the problems and conflicts utopianism highlights concerning the ideals of democracy. We shall contrast such ideals with historical movements to trace the intellectual history of democracy within utopianism. Political concepts originating in Western Europe often become adapted and reinterpreted in Central Europe, this is why most Central European texts, unlike the ones produced in Western Europe, treat democracy as a utopian concept, something to be achieved. The research focus is not on individual texts or their authors, but how the texts reflect the historical context and conflicts concerning ideas of good government in East Central Europe. Further, how these conflicts reflect attitudes towards democracy in the region, particularly in comparison and contrast to Western Europe, will be central to the study. Based on Sargent (1994) the project considers utopias as ideas of a better society, not necessarily perfect, but intended to be ideal, at least significantly better than the current society of the author. Although the investigation focuses on texts and their relationship to historical and political movements and conflicts, all three faces of utopianism will be reflected, that is, literary texts, the utopian elements of political ideologies and to some extent intentional communities as well. Dystopias will also be considered as parts of the utopian discourse. There are great variations in the definition of Central Europe, the research will consider it not only as physical space but also a virtual (quasi-utopian) area marked by an awareness of and a longing for “democracy,” as a liminal territory in between East and West, showing signs of both Eastern and Western patterns of power relationship, a hybrid between democracy and dictatorship. It is assumed that the investigation of Central European texts and attitudes sheds light not only on the political thought of Central Europe, but also on the ideas concerning democracy both in Western and Eastern European political thought. WORKING CONTEXT, KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES The Researcher will be a doctoral student of the Central European University in the department of History (or Political Science), and will be co-supervised and managed by the lead scholar, Dr. Zsolt Czigányik. The post-holder will receive guidance and support from members of the research team. The Doctoral Researcher will be expected to: • Effect research in full compliance of ethics, data and best-practice research guidelines valid at Central European University and the Gerda Henkel Foundation, and will be supported to do so • Fulfil the degree requirements of a PhD in Comparative History or Political Science at CEU, including coursework and exams in the first year of the program and the completion of the doctoral dissertation by the end of the project. • Collaborate effectively within the research group • Develop and deliver high-quality, innovative research outcomes on the subject of the research described above, including, but not limited to, the following activities: o As part of your research process, to participate in and convene workshops, seminars, conferences, training sessions and other collaborative events with a range of participants o Participation in the organisation of workshops of the research team o Produce research publications for leading international and/or peer reviewed journals o Produce book chapters for project-specific publications, including edited volumes o Participate in conferences of appropriate learned societies and associations o Produce research dissemination materials (blog, podcast, etc.) for the project’s public facing website and social media, as well as other channels o Perform editorial and critique tasks as appropriate to support other team members and the publications of the research team o Work with the lead scholar to ensure that he has the information and materials he needs to effect the smooth running of project o Other tasks as agreed with the lead scholar • Work closely with the other members of the research team to assist in research and outcome delivery • Travel, including international travel, where necessary and appropriate KEY DIMENSIONS AND CHALLENGES The post-holder will be working in an international, interdisciplinary context in which a range of disparate methodologies will be operative concurrently. It will be important that the literary, historical and political aspects of the texts and other research material or phenomena be taken into consideration simultaneously. It will be essential for the post-holder to maintain dignity, respect, intellectual rigour in all research activities and dealings with the various actors s/he will engage with and encounter in the project.

This notice is subject to availability of funding. Deadline: March 31, 2022 The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade announces an open competition for individuals and organizations to submit applications for the Serbian-American Cooperation Grants Program. Program Objectives: PDS welcomes proposals for creative, engaging projects that align with the U.S. Embassy’s main objectives. That includes strengthening the Serbian-U.S. relationship and explaining U.S. culture, society, values, and policies to Serbian audiences. The Embassy is also working with Serbia’s government, civil society, business community, and other partners on promoting economic development and fighting brain drain; strengthening democracy, including through supporting civic participation; encouraging a free press and human rights; and advancing regional stability and cooperation. Progress in those areas should assist Serbia on the path toward its stated goal of European Union (EU) membership. Projects funded through this NOFO must include an American element. That could involve a connection or partnership between Serbian and American organizations or institutions; inviting an American expert to take part, in person or virtually, in your project; hosting a program to examine shared Serbian-American values, national interests, etc.; or incorporating a U.S. approach or method for addressing a challenge facing your community, institution, or profession. Grant activities may take the form of academic competitions, summer camps (focused on language study, sports, etc), cross-border exchanges, conferences, workshops, courses, curriculum development, exhibits, hackathons or app development, online projects, mock trials or moot court competitions, simulations and role-playing activities (e.g., Model Congress, Model United Nations), film or theater festivals, performances, or other activities. Projects should begin no earlier than 1 July 2022 and should start no later than 1 July 2022. All activities and your evaluation or assessment of the project should be completed within 18 months. Activities should focus on audiences in Serbia. However, applicants may include participants or partners from neighboring countries of the Western Balkans, if it is in support of the project’s objectives. (See “Participants and Audiences” below.) Serbian-American Cooperation (SAC) grants proposals should be crafted with a S.M.A.R.T. logic model. The objective of your activity should be: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant to the problem or challenge, and Time-based, meaning that you will meet them by a certain date. In accordance with the Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Underserved Communities, proposals should demonstrate how the program advances equity with respect to race, ethnicity, religion, income, geography, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability. The proposal should also demonstrate how the program will further engagement in underserved communities and with individuals from underserved communities. Proposals should demonstrate how addressing racial equity and underserved communities will enhance the program’s goals and objectives, as well as the experience of participants. In light of social distancing measures, and to limit the spread of COVID-19, we welcome proposals that utilize video conferencing, distance learning tools, etc. If your proposal includes in-person activities, please consider the inclusion of contingency plans, if the health situation requires that social distancing measures be implemented during the grant period. Grantees are expected to: publicize your activities, including through social media and/or traditional press outlets; and highlight U.S. Embassy support, with our logo included on project-related materials. Program Themes The Embassy seeks applications focusing on the themes below. We have included ideas about what your project could do, but we welcome creative approaches and activities. Fighting Brain Drain: Through Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and/or Tourism Promotion. Leveraging Serbia’s historic and cultural sites, including past beneficiaries of Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grants, and/or its natural treasures (e.g., parks, rivers, mountains, farmlands, vineyards, etc.) to attract more tourists and promote local economic development. Promotion of entrepreneurship, innovation, the study of STEM subjects (science, technology, environment, and math), and business development skills, including activities focused specifically on women, youth, minorities, members of other disadvantaged groups, and/or underserved communities, particularly in smaller towns and in rural areas. Protection of intellectual property rights to help entrepreneurs, inventors, and artists generate income through their ideas, innovations, inventions, and works. Practical, helpful, and realistic strategies and approaches to assist Serbian businesses and communities to recover economically in the post-coronavirus period. Equal Opportunity for People With Disabilities (PWDs): Inclusion and Advocacy in Education, Workforce, Civic Participation, and Social Interaction. Generation of broader awareness and discussion about the challenges faced by the disabled community by publicizing activities and successes of the disabled community in Serbia; showcasing best practices of NGOs, government offices, schools, institutions, and unions; or drawing lessons from the U.S. struggle to expand the rights of PWDs that can be adapted and applied in Serbia. Advocating for greater PWD access to opportunities in education, employment, sports, civic engagement, public policy debates, culture, and other fields including teachers and schools who provide quality instruction to children with learning disabilities; and communities that minimize or remove physical barriers to PWDs and provide easier access for the deaf/hard of hearing and the blind/visually impaired. Human Rights. PDS welcomes projects focused on women’s rights and on promoting equality for ethnic and religious minorities, the LGBTQI community, refugees and migrants, and other disadvantaged or vulnerable populations. Serbian-American Ties. PDS welcomes projects that inform and educate audiences in Serbia about historical, cultural, scientific, and people-to-people ties between our two countries. Highlight cooperation and the contributions of citizens from both countries in different sectors (economic, governance, security, health, science, education, culture, etc.), either in the past or currently; Publicize joint efforts to combat global problems such as climate change, disease, terrorism human trafficking, international crime; Explain and foster debate about current U.S. policies toward Serbia, the region, and Europe; Explore the intersection of Serbia’s and America’s national interests; Examine the benefits of past and current cooperation and coordination with the U.S. and western institutions (including the EU), U.S. assistance, and/or investments in Serbia; examine the impact of people-to-people contacts on our two countries, including through immigration and/or exchange programs; Underscore our common attitudes and shared values, including our faith in democracy, commitment to academic inquiry, etc. Regional Cooperation / Finding Joint Solutions to Common Problems. Identify joint approaches in solving problems or challenges currently facing the Balkan region, e.g., in education, environmental protection, in combating brain drain, in tourism promotion, in crisis planning, in human rights protection, etc; Expand and strengthen ties of Serbian professional societies and civil society organizations with their counterparts in the Balkan region; Promote mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among peoples of the Western Balkans; Support the normalization of relations between Pristina and Belgrade, including projects focused on education, the environment, economics, etc. Promotion of innovative or interactive teaching methods, student-based or project-based education, inside or outside the classroom, and/or development of educational TV, radio, online, and video game programs, that focus on: civic education promoting active engagement by citizens, including young people, in the democracy process; expanding students’ understanding of governmental structures at the central and local level, policy-making, representational government, and their rights and responsibilities as citizens in a democratic society; examining the role of non-governmental institutions, including the media, business, and civil society, in policy-making; involving students in debates on matters of public interest; examining the role Serbia does or can play in diplomacy, promoting regional and global stability, and/or combating global problems, such as crime, terrorism, human trafficking, disease, etc. combating anti-Semitism through Holocaust education. promotion of tolerance and understanding of individuals from different ethnic or religious backgrounds, who are disabled, from the LGBTQI community, or from some other disadvantaged or vulnerable population. promotion of gender equality. ensuring children from disadvantaged or vulnerable populations, or from more remote areas of the country, have equal educational opportunities. strengthening academic integrity and combating corruption in education. establishing or strengthening of linkages between American and Serbian academic institutions, including faculty, staff, and/or students.

CEU Department of History | Apply for PhD and MA Scholarships! The Department of History at Central European University (CEU) offers students interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives on history from the late medieval period to the present. It is recognized for its innovative approaches to historical research and graduate training. Our international faculty offer expertise that extends from early modern history to the study of totalitarian regimes in the 20th century, as well as the post-communist period; from numerous aspects of social, cultural, political, and intellectual history to religious, visual and archival studies. CEU is an English-language, graduate university located in Vienna and accredited both in Austria and the United States. It is committed to attracting talented students and scholars from around the world. Our student/faculty ratio is 8:1, allowing for small, discussion-based seminars and close guidance from faculty members. Scholarships and Application Deadline The majority of our students receive financial aid packages regardless of nationality, including scholarships as well as maintenance and accommodation stipends. Research grants are available for all students. We also offer a fully-funded merit scholarship in our MA program, the Gerd Bucerius History Scholarship. The deadline to apply for admission and financial aid for the 2022-23 academic year is February 1, 2022 (23:59 CET). Programs Offered Master of Arts in Comparative History (One Year) Master of Arts in Comparative History: From 1500 to the Present (Two Years) Master of Arts in European Women's and Gender History [MATILDA] (Two Years) Master of Arts in “History in the Public Sphere” [HIPS] (Two Years)· Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative History Additional Certificates in Various Specializations Eastern Mediterranean Studies, Jewish Studies, Political Thought, Religious Studies, Visual Theory and Practice, and Archives and Evidentiary Practices (in collaboration with the Vera and Donald Blinken Open Society Archives). Selected Areas of Research o Comparative history of the Habsburg, Ottoman, and Russian Empires o Religious studies o History of nationalism and national movements o Comparative history of fascism o Comparative history of communism o Early modern history o Gender history o History of political thought o Social and labor history o Soviet and post-Soviet studies o Transnational and global history o Urban studies o Visual studies o History of science Follow this link or write to Ivana Mihaela Žimbrek (history@ceu.edu) for further information.

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion. Uppsala University welcomes applications for doctoral student positions in sociology based at the Department of Sociology. The Department seeks to appoint up to four candidates with excellent academic merits who can demonstrate their potential for research in any area of sociology. One further candidate will be appointed with an emphasis on housing and/or urban research and will be employed by the Institute for Housing and Urban Research (IBF) (www.ibf.uu.se). This candidate will follow the doctoral program of the Department of Sociology and will conduct his or her doctoral research in collaboration with supervisors at both the IBF and the Department of Sociology. Applicants interested in the doctoral position at the IBF must explicitly indicate it. In addition to the dissertation work, the doctoral education program includes also both obligatory and elective courses. For further information on the PhD program see: https://www.soc.uu.se/education/doctoral-program/doctoral-studies/ The Department of Sociology offers opportunities for developing research as part of the established research groups: https://www.soc.uu.se/research/research-groups/ Requirements: To be admitted to the Ph.D. program basic as well as specific qualifications are required. To meet the basic qualifications applicants must have a degree at an advanced level, or to demonstrate some equivalent and equal form of knowledge. The specific qualification requires an applicant to have at least 90 credits in sociology or equivalent in order to be considered eligible (or to demonstrate equivalent and equal knowledge). The position of doctoral candidate is demanding in scholarly terms and the Department of Sociology wishes to appoint candidates who can thrive in and contribute to the Department’s research environment. The terms and conditions of employment for doctoral researchers at Department of Sociology are internationally highly competitive in order to secure the appointment of candidates with excellent academic merits. To be accepted, the applicant must be deemed to have the capacity to finish the doctoral program. An evaluation of the applicant’s capacity to successfully finish the program is of crucial importance for the admission. The evaluation is primarily based on the academic record as documented in the texts and the research plan submitted by the applicant. Personal qualities that are desirable in a doctoral candidate include good communication and time management skills, flexibility and ability to work in harmony with co-workers. An excellent command of written and spoken English are requirements for all the PhD positions. The availability of suitable supervision within the applicant’s research area will also be considered in the admission. The application must include: Application form http://uadm.uu.se/digitalAssets/81/81624_ansokan_forskarniva_eng.pdf An attested copy of relevant degree(s); Research plan (see below); Copies of texts that illustrate the candidate’s scholarly abilities (theses, articles etc.); A covering letter that explains the candidate’s motivation for the application; The names of two referees who we can approach regarding the candidate’s academic and personal abilities. Research plan: A short research plan of about 2000 words (excluding references) describing the sociological topic of the proposed doctoral thesis should be included in the application. The plan should briefly review previous research, formulate a research problem and aim, and present the potential theoretical perspectives and methodological approach to be adopted. The applicants will be ranked based on the quality of the research plan and the materials that they submit with their applications. The research plan is used not only to test applicants’ capacity to structure a research project (in relation to sociological theory and existing research as well as decide on appropriate methods to answer the research questions that the plan poses), but also to get an idea of the applicant’s research interest. For more information about the research plan, see the document: https://soc.uu.se/digitalAssets/499/c_499166-l_1-k_appendix-2b-research-proposal-guidelines.pdf Individual interviews with the highest ranked applicants may be used as well. Therefore, the candidates should be available for interview, either in person or via Skype, on Wednesday March 30th 2022. Employment Conditions: Successful candidates will be awarded employment as doctoral candidates for a full period of four years. The employment starts 2022-09-01 or as otherwise agreed, and is placed in Uppsala. The scope of the employment is 100% and salary will be paid according with the guidelines of Uppsala University. The employed doctoral students must primarily devote their time to their own dissertation research. Other departmental duties may also be included in the position, such as, teaching or administrative tasks, but at no more than 20%. The duration of employment will be extended for a period corresponding to the time spent on departmental duties. Contact the following for further information: Director of Doctoral Studies, Associate Professor Reza Azarian studierektorsoc-fu@soc.uu.se or the Head of the Department, Professor Hannah Bradby, prefekt-soc@uu.se. For the position in housing and urban sociology at the IBF, contact Professor Miguel A. Martínez, miguel.martinez@ibf.uu.se. You are welcome to submit your application no later than 15 February 2022, UFV-PA 2021/3446. Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact International Faculty and Staff Services at ifss@uadm.uu.se. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Placement: Department of Sociology Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months Pay: Fixed salary Number of positions: 5 Working hours: 100 % Town: Uppsala County: Uppsala län Country: Sweden Union representative: ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/4873 Last application date: 2022-02-15 Login and apply

The Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) in Regensburg announces two new academic research positions as part of the Research Network “Cooperation and Conflict in Eastern Europe: The Consequences of the Reconfiguration of Political, Economic, and Social Spaces since the End of the Cold War” (KonKoop), both starting on 1 April 2022: Postdoc researcher in political science for research on political settlements in Eastern Europe (remuneration up to TVL-E 13, full time 100%, 48 months); Doctoral researcher for research on the Wars in the former Yugoslavia with a focus on digital humanities (remuneration up to TVL-E 13, part-time 66%, 42 months). Please find a short English description of both vacancies here. Please note that only the German version is legally binding! Please find the detailed German text for the Postdoc position here. Please submit your application for the Postdoc position via the online application form. Please find the detailed German text for the position as doctoral researcher here. Please submit your application for this position via the online application form. Deadline for both applications: 18 January 2022. https://www.ios-regensburg.de/en/vacancies.html

George Washington junior Durde Matic continued his standout season on Friday in a series of time trial events at Navy, breaking a Lejeune Hall Pool Record previously held by all-time great Michael Phelps. Matic swam to a time of 46.14 in the men’s 100 butterfly, lowering Phelps’ record of 46.63 set in 2011 while putting up the fastest time of the field by over 1.8 seconds. A native of Belgrade, Serbia, Matic was coming off of breaking the A-10 Conference Record in the event in a time of 45.72 the weekend prior. Phelps, who competed at the Navy pool in the annual NBAC Christmas Meet several times, is still the pool record holder in the 100 free, 200 free, 200 back, 200 fly, 200 IM and 400 IM. https://swimswam.com/gws-durde-matic-breaks-michael-phelps-100-fly-pool-record-at-navy/

Priprema za SAT General, ispit potreban za upis koledža i univerziteta u Americi i na drugim lokacijama u svetu, počinje u utorak, 21. decembra 2021. godine i traje do 26. februara 2022. godine. Ovaj termin priprema prilagođen je polaganju testa u martu 2022. godine, ali kandidati mogu da ga iskoriste i za kasnije termine. Više informacija o terminima i testu možete pronaći na zvaničnom sajtu ispita http://www.collegeboard.org gde istovremeno prijavljujete i plaćate ispit. Tokom svake sedmice predavanja se održavaju utorkom i četvrtkom po dva sata, a u kalendar će zbog obima rada biti dodato i nekoliko termina drugim danima. Priprema se obavlja uživo u kancelariji Centra u Beogradu, ali je otvorena i mogućnost onlajn priprema za one koji ne mogu da stignu do nas. Tokom priprema organizuju se simulacije testa koje će naši predavači oceniti i objasniti kandidatima koje se greške moraju ispraviti kako bi se poboljšao rezultat. Kada se pripreme završe, kandidati i dalje mogu da vežbaju kod nas bez ikakvog plaćanja i da se konsultuju sa predavačima oko delova testa koji im mogu biti problematični. Priprema košta 48,000 dinara i plaća se u dve rate. Prvi deo u iznosu od 30,000 dinara se plaća na početku, a drugi deo kada istekne prvi mesec priprema. Poseban popust obezbeđen je za aktivne polaznike besplatnog savetodavnog kursa "Future Perfect" za osnovne studije u SAD. Sam test ne ulazi u cenu priprema i mora se prijaviti na sajtu http://www.collegeboard.org i platiti kreditnom ili debitnom karticom kojom se može plaćati na Internetu. Broj mesta za testove je ograničen i savetujemo svim kandidatima da se za test prijave što je pre moguće. Za sva pitanja o registraciji za test kontaktirajte Centar tokom radnog vremena. Na časovima se obrađuju jezički i matematički deo testa. Osim rada na samim časovima, sa predavačima ćete moći da razmotrite šta bi od dodatne dostupne literature moglo da vam bude od koristi za vežbanje pre polaganja. Pre početka priprema potrebno je uraditi besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Test se može uraditi u kancelariji Centra uz prethodno zakazivanje termina ili onlajn sa vašeg računara. Zakazivanje termina probnog testa može se obaviti pozivom brojeva telefona kancelarije - 011/334 9639 i 011/334 9638. Prijava za pripremu obavlja se na našem sajtu popunjavanjem odgovarajućeg formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/rUGgAeW9ef69584S8 . Ako imate problema sa formularom, molimo vas da nas nazovete tokom radnog vremena ili pošaljete e-mail na office@iacbg.org .

Priprema za SAT General, ispit potreban za upis koledža i univerziteta u Americi i na drugim lokacijama u svetu, počinje u utorak, 21. decembra 2021. godine i traje do 26. februara 2022. godine. Ovaj termin priprema prilagođen je polaganju testa u martu 2022. godine, ali kandidati mogu da ga iskoriste i za kasnije termine. Više informacija o terminima i testu možete pronaći na zvaničnom sajtu ispita http://www.collegeboard.org gde istovremeno prijavljujete i plaćate ispit. Tokom svake sedmice predavanja se održavaju utorkom i četvrtkom po dva sata, a u kalendar će zbog obima rada biti dodato i nekoliko termina drugim danima. Priprema se obavlja uživo u kancelariji Centra u Beogradu, ali je otvorena i mogućnost onlajn priprema za one koji ne mogu da stignu do nas. Tokom priprema organizuju se simulacije testa koje će naši predavači oceniti i objasniti kandidatima koje se greške moraju ispraviti kako bi se poboljšao rezultat. Kada se pripreme završe, kandidati i dalje mogu da vežbaju kod nas bez ikakvog plaćanja i da se konsultuju sa predavačima oko delova testa koji im mogu biti problematični. Priprema košta 48,000 dinara i plaća se u dve rate. Prvi deo u iznosu od 30,000 dinara se plaća na početku, a drugi deo kada istekne prvi mesec priprema. Poseban popust obezbeđen je za aktivne polaznike besplatnog savetodavnog kursa "Future Perfect" za osnovne studije u SAD. Sam test ne ulazi u cenu priprema i mora se prijaviti na sajtu http://www.collegeboard.org i platiti kreditnom ili debitnom karticom kojom se može plaćati na Internetu. Broj mesta za testove je ograničen i savetujemo svim kandidatima da se za test prijave što je pre moguće. Za sva pitanja o registraciji za test kontaktirajte Centar tokom radnog vremena. Na časovima se obrađuju jezički i matematički deo testa. Osim rada na samim časovima, sa predavačima ćete moći da razmotrite šta bi od dodatne dostupne literature moglo da vam bude od koristi za vežbanje pre polaganja. Pre početka priprema potrebno je uraditi besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Test se može uraditi u kancelariji Centra uz prethodno zakazivanje termina ili onlajn sa vašeg računara. Zakazivanje termina probnog testa može se obaviti pozivom brojeva telefona kancelarije - 011/334 9639 i 011/334 9638. Prijava za pripremu obavlja se na našem sajtu popunjavanjem odgovarajućeg formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/rUGgAeW9ef69584S8 . Ako imate problema sa formularom, molimo vas da nas nazovete tokom radnog vremena ili pošaljete e-mail na office@iacbg.org .

Men’s Recap: The Utah men started off the night strong, winning the 200 medley relay by almost two full seconds in 1:24.47, just two tenths short of the NCAA A cut needed to qualify for the NCAA Championships. The quartet included Andrei Ungur, Andrew Britton, Cooper Deryk and Finn O’Haimhirgin, the same four from Utah’s school record relay of 1:24.15 from last year’s NCAA meet, where they finished 15th. Fresh off his win in the 200 IM last night, Princeton junior Raunak Khosla dominated the 400 IM, winning in 3:45.55. The Roswell, Georgia native had a notably fast breaststroke leg, splitting 30.17 and 31.37 for a blistering 1:01.54. Khosla’s best time stands at 3:41.75 from the 2020 Ivy League Championships. George Washington sophomore Djurdje Matic, a native of Belgrade, Serbia, won the 100 fly in 45.72, breaking GW’s program record by more than a full second. That time also easily clears the NCAA B cut and is faster than the invited time from the last three years, putting the sophomore in great position after the midseason meets. Utah’s Ben Waterman, a junior from Albuquerque, New Mexico, finished runner up in 46.48, just off his lifetime best of 46.23. Utah finished the session winning three straight first individual events. Their first win of the evening in the men’s 200 free, courtesy of freshman Marko Kovacic’s 1:35.61. One event later, his teammate, sophomore Jaek Horner, won the 100 breast in 53.04. Horner touched just ahead of Princeton junior Josh Brown, who settled for the runner up spot in 53.16. Utah’s final individual win came in the 100 back, where junior Andrei Ungur blasted a 46.06 to win by over a second. That time comes in under the NCAA invite time from last season. The Princeton men won the final race of the evening, the 800 free relay, in 6:24.82. The relay narrowly missed breaking Princeton’s program record of 6:24.75 from 2009. Also notably, Princeton’s Raunak Khosla set a new Tiger program record in the 100 breast in the prelims of 52.45, but scratched the final in favor of the 400 IM. Read more at https://swimswam.com/gws-djurdje-matic-blasts-45-72-100-fly-on-night-2-in-princeton/ .

Priprema za TOEFL iBT, test potreban za upis studija na engleskom jeziku u SAD i na drugim lokacijama širom sveta, u Centru počinje 1. decembra 2021. godine i traje šest nedelja. Kurs se organizuje uživo u Centru, uz mogućnost onlajn praćenja nastave. Priprema se obavlja u prostorijama Centra u Beogradu sredom i petkom. Časovi se mogu organizovati pre podne ili popodne, u skladu sa obavezama kandidata, ali se može organizovati rad u jednoj smeni. Maksimalni broj studenata u grupi je 6 - svi studenti nakon tog broja će formirati narednu grupu ili grupe u posebnim terminima. Termini se mogu menjati u skladu sa obavezama polaznika. Kandidati za pripremu u našem programu radiće sa predavačem svake nedelje, vežbaće na časovima i kod kuće sa kombinacijom najboljeg materijala za rad na sekcijama čitanja, slušanja, govora i pisanja. Kompjuterske simulacije kompletnog testa sa ocenjivanjem učinka na svim sekcijama su obezbeđene za polaznike kursa. Pre početka priprema poželjno je obaviti besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Za zakazivanje ovog testa kontaktirajte Centar na 065/3349639 ili pišite na office@iacbg.org. Test traje 90 minuta i od koristi je kandidatima i predavačima da steknu uvid u nivo znanja jezika koji imaju pred sam početak priprema. Ovaj test je moguće uraditi onlajn. Cena programa iznosi 20,000 dinara i može se platiti u dve rate. Poseban popust od 10 odsto obezbeđen je za polaznike koji dovedu prijatelja ili kolegu na kurs i koji se odluči da ga pohađa. Popust se određuje nakon upisa drugog polaznika i plaćanja prve rate. Prijava za pripreme obavlja se popunjavanjem formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/rUGgAeW9ef69584S8 . Prijava za sam test nije obuhvaćena cenom priprema i kandidati moraju da je obave samostalno na stranici http://www.toefl.org . Molimo vas da obratite pažnju na kalendar dostupnih datuma za polaganje TOEFL-a koji se nalazi na zvaničnom sajtu testa i da se prijavite što je pre moguće pošto mesta u Beogradu i drugim gradovima Srbije mogu biti popunjena nedeljama unapred. Kada birate datume obratite pažnju da se termini uglavnom organizuju petkom i subotom u prepodnevnim časovima, ali je moguće pronaći i termine popodne navedenim danima, kao i pojedine termine sredom. Polaganje testa je moguće i od kuće pod određenim uslovima dostupnim na gore navedenom sajtu. Za ovu vrstu testa kandidati se prijavljuju onlajn, a cena i uslovi polaganja su isti kao i za one u ovlašćenim centrima. Pošaljite nam e-mail na office@iacbg.org ako imate pitanja o pripremama, prijavi za TOEFL ili studiranju u Americi i na drugim lokacijama širom sveta ili nas nazovite na 065/3349639.