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Research topic: the translingual writings of the post-Yugoslav diaspora Deadline for proposal submissions: 1 February 2021 To apply, please use the following link: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/195524/doctoral-research-fellowship-in-post-yugoslav-literature-literary-studies Research proposal The successful applicant is expected to investigate the translingual writings (across genres) of the post-Yugoslav diaspora. Proposals for the position should demonstrate an awareness of contemporary theoretical developments in literary studies, imaginative autobiographic writing, translation studies and/or bilingualism studies and psycholinguistics. Proposals could be designed either as a comparative study focusing on a selection of writers residing in the US, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, or focus primarily on the Scandinavian context. Proposals with a strong comparative approach may be given preference. Proposals using a hybrid method e.g. combining textual analysis with interviews with authors, or in other ways combining methods from literary studies with methods from linguistics are encouraged. Qualification requirements A Master's degree or equivalent in Literary Studies or in Slavic and East European Studies. The Master's degree must have been obtained by the application deadline. Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and working knowledge of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian. Working knowledge of German or a Scandinavian language is a plus. In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on: The proposed research project's scholarly merit, research-related relevance and innovation The applicant's estimated academic and personal ability to complete the project within the time frame of 3 years Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may be given preference. Expected start date: 1 September 2021 If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact Stijn Vervaet: stijn.vervaet@ilos.uio.no

Međunarodni akademski centar:EducationUSA Srbija od 2. februara 2021. godine pokreće novi ciklus “Future Perfect”, kompletno online savetodavnog kursa od 12 nedelja sa ciljem asistencije srednjoškolcima u procesu prijavljivanja na studije u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama. Kurs je potpuno besplatan zahvaljujući podršci Ambasade SAD u Beogradu i Biroa za obrazovne i kulturne poslove Stejt dipartmenta. Sjedinjene Države nude bogatu ponudu visokog obrazovanja kakvog nema nigde u svetu zahvaljujući hiljadama akademskih programa, institucijama na svetskom nivou i neprevaziđene fleksibilnosti. Kurs “Future Perfect” u organizaciji EducationUSA Srbija nudi podršku potencijalnim studentima osnovnih studija širom Srbije u navigaciji kroz proces prijave na studiranje u Sjedinjenim Državama i istovremeno im pomaže da naprave najbolji plan akademske i profesionalne budućnosti. Ako ste trenutno u srednjoj školi i planirate studije u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, ili ste roditelj budućeg studenta, kurs “Future Perfect” u organizaciji EducationUSA Srbija će tokom 12 nedelja biti vaš vodič kroz proces istraživanja institucija daljeg obrazovanja, mogućnosti finansiranja studija, stvaranje kvalitetne prijave i još dosta toga. Video materijal i izvori za čitanje, kao i nedeljne diskusije sa savetnicima EducationUSA Srbija uključene su u program. Istovremeno se polaznicima besplatnog kursa obezbeđuje pristup online savetovanjima sa gostima koji će biti fokusirani na prijem na koledže, kao i besplatno članstvo u grupi za podršku koje se obavlja preko programa Slack. Prijava za program obavlja se online na https://forms.gle/JeVXt2twpAVcG9We6. Sva pitanja o programu možete nam poslati na office@iacbg.org ili nas nazvati na 065/3349639.

The ‘Relevance of the Humanities in the Digital Age’ (DigiHum) fellowship program, proposed jointly by the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia and the New Europe College Bucharest and developed with the financial support of the Porticus Foundation, aims to underscore the cognitive functions of the humanities and their potential as critical disciplines by opening them up to issues relevant in/for the contemporary digital world – issues that are “practical”, but also epistemological, ethical, philosophical, etc. The program is intended to accommodate a broadest range of themes pertaining to humanities and social science disciplines provided that they link up to contemporary debates about or major challenges to the human condition stemming from the technological advances and ‘digital modernity’. The program is guided by the belief that there is a considerable added value for humanities scholars across the academe, whatever their field, to be encouraged to rethink their topics in terms of their broader contemporary relevance (be it political, ethical, religious or academic), yet necessarily of significance for the world we are living in. The program addresses international scholars. FORMAT CAS Sofia provides in-residence DigiHum fellowships of five- to nine- month duration to post-doctoral non-Bulgarian researchers. Junior as well as Senior scholars are invited to apply. The selected Fellows are entitled to: A monthly stipend of 850 euro (liable to 10% income tax) to cover living expenses related to the stay in Sofia. Accommodation in Sofia, comprising living quarters and working space. The Fellows will also have free access to the CAS library and electronic resources/databases. Travel, insurance and visa allowance (up to 850 euro); Research travel abroad (up to 1500 Euro); Research expenses (up to 100 Euro per fellowship month). DURATION AND CONDITIONS Candidates may apply for a period of five or nine months: 1 October 2021 – 28 February 2022 (Winter semester) 1 March 2022 – 31 July 2022 (Summer semester) 1 October 2021 – 31 July 2022 (Full academic year, nine months) N.B. The duration of the fellowship period should be well justified by a detailed research plan and proposal description. The selected Fellows shall take part in the regular Fellow seminars and the other scientific events organized by the Centre (workshops, conferences, lectures, etc.) and present their project in lectures or seminars. The results of their work shall be summarized in a paper (in English). ELIGIBILITY Candidates must: Be non-Bulgarian citizens; Have completed a PhD in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences; International research experience (participation in projects and refereed conferences) and publications in peer-reviewed academic editions are strong advantages. WORKING LANGUAGE As an international academic institution CAS conducts most of its work in English, which is also the language of the fellow seminars. Therefore, a good command of English is required. APPLICATION Links for downloading: Application Form Proposal guide Reference Form Application Checklist Please carefully consider the above documents when preparing your application. For Junior scholars (up to 8 years after PhD defense) only: two letters of recommendation by scholars familiar with the applicant’s academic work should be emailed to CAS by the referees. All application documents should be presented in English and sent by e-mail to dimov@cas.bg with a subject entry “DigiHum Fellowships.” Deadline for applications: March 31, 2021 SELECTION CRITERIA High quality of the candidate’s academic portfolio and publications, participation in international research; Innovative fundamental research proposal with significant contribution; Interdisciplinary and/or comparative approaches are an advantage. SELECTION PROCEDURE The selection will be carried out by the international Academic Council of CAS based on evaluation of the potential of the candidate relative to his/her career stage and the quality of the proposed project. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an on-line interview at the end of June, 2021. The results will be announced in July 2021 by e-mail and at the website of the institute: https://cas.bg. Members of the CAS Academic Council do not disclose to candidates their assessment reports. The Academic Council reserves the right, in cases of candidatures with equal assessment, to give preferentiality to candidates who have not been CAS Fellows during the preceding 5 years or have already been granted two CAS fellowships. CONTACT PERSON AND MAILING ADDRESS Mr. Dimiter Dimov, e-mail: dimov@cas.bg Centre for Advanced Study Sofia; Sofia 1000, 7-B, Stefan Karadja Str, tel.: + 359 2 9803704 / fax: + 359 2 9803662 https://cas.bg/en/2021-2022-call-for-applications-humanities-in-the-digital-age-fellowships/

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2021/2022 ADVANCED ACADEMIA FELLOWSHIP PLATFORM FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS (SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES) With the support of the Porticus Foundation The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) announces a Call for Applications for its 2021/2022 In-Residence Advanced Academia Fellowships for fundamental research in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences. OBJECTIVE CAS Sofia is an independent Institute with international and multidisciplinary profile. Located in Sofia, Bulgaria, it promotes high-level scholarship in the social sciences and the humanities. In addition to supporting focus-group research, CAS Sofia invites outstanding scholars to pursue their individual research projects during in-residence periods of up to five months. The invited Fellows participate in the intellectual life and the scholarly community of the Centre (Bulgarian and foreign fellows) while working on projects of their own choice. Fellows receive adequate material and intellectual support and can profit from the Centre’s wide international networks, international seminar- and guest-lecturer programme. CAS Sofia assists Fellows in all practical matters concerning travel, residence and research in Sofia. FORMAT CAS Sofia provides in-residence fellowships of two- to five- month duration to post-doctoral non-Bulgarian researchers. Junior as well as Senior scholars are invited to apply. The selected Fellows are entitled to: A monthly stipend of 800 euro* (liable to 10% income tax) to cover living expenses related to the stay in Sofia. Accommodation in Sofia, comprising living quarters and working space. The Fellows will also have free access to the CAS library and electronic resources/databases. Travel allowance (up to 400 euro); Research expenses (up to 500 Euro). DURATION AND CONDITIONS Candidates may apply for two periods: 1 October 2021 – 28 February 2022 (Winter semester) 1 March 2022 – 31 July 2022 (Summer semester) N.B. The final invitation for fellowship depends on the ranking of the application and the preferred period. Availability for both periods is an advantage for the applicant. Please, indicate in the application form whether you prefer one or either period. The selected Fellows shall take part in the regular Fellow seminars and the other scientific events organized by the Centre (workshops, conferences, lectures, etc.) and present their project in lectures or seminars. The results of their work shall be summarized in a paper (in English), to be published in the electronic CAS Working Paper Series. ELIGIBILITY Candidates must: Be non-Bulgarian citizens; Have completed a PhD in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences; International research experience (participation in projects and refereed conferences) and publications in peer-reviewed academic editions are strong advantages. WORKING LANGUAGE As an international academic institution CAS conducts most of its work in English, which is also the language of the fellow seminars. Therefore, a good command of English is required. APPLICATION Links for downloading: Application Form Proposal guide Reference Form Application Checklist Please carefully consider the former documents when preparing your application. For Junior scholars (up to 8 years after PhD defense**) only: two letters of recommendation by scholars familiar with the applicant’s academic work should be emailed to CAS by the referees. All application documents should be presented in English and sent by e-mail to dimov@cas.bg with a subject entry “Advanced Academia Fellowships.” Deadline for applications: March 31, 2021 SELECTION CRITERIA High quality of the candidate’s academic portfolio and publications, participation in international research; Innovative fundamental research proposal with significant contribution; Interdisciplinary and/or comparative approaches are an advantage. SELECTION PROCEDURE The selection will be carried out by the international Academic Council of CAS based on evaluation of the potential of the candidate relative to his/her career stage and the quality of the proposed project. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an on-line interview at the end of June, 2021. The results will be announced in July 2021 by e-mail and at the website of the institute: https://cas.bg/. Members of the CAS Academic Council do not disclose to candidates their assessment reports. The Academic Council reserves the right, in cases of candidatures with equal assessment, to give preferentiality to candidates who have not been CAS Fellows during the preceding 5 years or have already been granted two CAS fellowships. CONTACT PERSON AND MAILING ADDRESS Mr. Dimiter Dimov, e-mail: dimov@cas.bg Centre for Advanced Study Sofia; Sofia 1000, 7-B, Stefan Karadja Str, tel.: + 359 2 9803704 / fax: + 359 2 9803662 ——————————————- * The amount is consistent with the prices in Bulgaria and is sufficient to cover the living costs of the fellows. ** Extensions to this period may be allowed in case of eligible career breaks which must be properly documented (maternity leave, long-term illness leave, national service, etc.). https://cas.bg/en/2021-2022-call-for-applications-advanced-academia-fellowships-for-international-scholars/

Effective January 26, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require all air passengers entering the United States to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours of departure. Airlines must confirm the negative test result for all passengers before boarding. Airlines must deny boarding of passengers if they do not provide documentation of a negative test or recovery. This requirement is separate from the visa application process. All Presidential Proclamations restricting travel due to COVID-19 remain in place, and continue to apply to subject potential travelers regardless of their test results or vaccination status. Travelers holding a National Interest Exception also remain subject to all applicable pre-departure testing requirements. For additional information on this requirement, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0112-negative-covid-19-air-passengers.html

On December 31, 2020, the President signed a Presidential Proclamation on Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Continue to Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market. This proclamation extends Presidential Proclamations (P.P.) 10014 and 10052 through March 31, 2021. P.P. 10014 suspends the entry to the United States of certain immigrant visa applicants, while P.P. 10052 suspends the entry to the United States of certain nonimmigrant visa applicants who present a risk to the U.S. labor market during the economic recovery following the novel coronavirus outbreak. Specifically, the suspension in P.P. 10052 applies to applicants for H-1B, H-2B, and L-1 visas; J-1 visa applicants participating in the intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel programs; and any spouses or children of covered applicants applying for H-4, L-2, or J-2 visas. U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and aliens who are or were inside the United States or those holding valid nonimmigrant or immigrant visas on the effective date are not subject to the proclamation.

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at an assigned U.S. college or university. The program is sponsored by the U.S Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and aims to recruit participants from underrepresented, non-elite backgrounds, who have not had other opportunities to study in the United States. Successful applicants can expect an in-depth exposure to U.S. society, culture, and academic institutions, as well as opportunities to enhance their professional skills. All academic fields of study are eligible.* The scholarship covers international travel, tuition, room and board, medical insurance, required books, and a small monthly stipend. All participants will be enrolled in full-time, non-degree, undergraduate coursework chosen from their host institution’s existing curriculum. Students are required to enroll in at least two courses in their major and at least one course in a U.S. Studies field, such as U.S. history, literature, art, or government. Students are required to participate in a minimum of twenty hours of community service activities during the program. Global UGRAD participants will live on-campus with American peers. The program will include a pre-departure orientation at Post, a virtual arrival orientation, and an in-person program symposium in Washington, DC. For application information and instructions, and to apply please visit the Global UGRAD website Eligibility for the Global UGRAD Program: Applicants must be a citizen of the country in which they apply for the Global UGRAD Program. Applicants must be studying in the country in which they apply for the Global UGRAD Program. Scholarships will be granted to students who currently are enrolled in full-time undergraduate programs only, having completed a minimum of their first semester of study. Participants must have at least one semester or an equivalent term to complete at their home institutions upon completion of the Global UGRAD Program. Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities. Applicants must demonstrate a command of written and spoken English. The TOEFL exam will be required of those selected as finalists or alternates. Preference will be given to those who have had little or NO experience in the U.S. or outside of their home countries. Applicants are required to return directly to their home country after the completion of the program. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.(http://www.miusa.org/storymap) Individuals in the following circumstances are not eligible for the Global UGRAD Program: S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States; Individuals currently studying, residing, or working outside of their home country; Local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); employees are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment; Immediate family members (i.e. spouses and children) of U.S. Department of State and USAID employees; family members are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment. Before you begin/Useful tips: Prospective participants should request their academic transcripts and letters of recommendation as soon as possible, as they will not be able to add additional information after the February 28 application closing. They can provide English translations of their updated transcripts once they have been selected as a finalist or alternate. Student recommendation guidelines. Visit Global UGRAD Facebook page for the information about the Global UGRAD students’ and alumni activities. Be patient and persistent! It takes longer than two hours to submit a quality proposal. For additional information please write to: BelgradeG-UGRAD@state.gov * Per J-1 visa regulations, for the students of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology or other clinical fields of study, the direct patient care, including animal care, is not permitted, and therefore academic coursework and/or program activities at participating U.S. institutions may be limited. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, 2021, 5:00PM EST

Program Overview The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The 2021-2022 program will mark the 24th year of the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (formerly the Teaching Excellence Awards program) and the third year the program will be known as the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program. Eligible countries for the Fulbright TEA Program Media Literacy program are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Teachers are nominated to participate in the Fulbright TEA Program based on their educational experience, academic training, leadership and professional experience. Final selection of Fulbright TEA teachers is made by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB). The FFSB is an independent, presidentially appointed board that has oversight responsibility for all Fulbright academic exchange programs. ELIGIBLE TEACHING DISCIPLINES ARE: English or English as a Foreign Language Language/Literature of your home country Social Studies (civics, history, global studies, law, etc.) Media studies, communications, journalism, or related fields Math, science or related fields ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must: Be current secondary school-level*, full-time teachers of English, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), the language and literature of your home country, social studies, civics, history, global studies, media studies, communications, journalism, law, math, science or related fields at institutions serving primarily a local population; Have earned at least Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Have completed at least five years of full-time teaching by the start of the program; Reside in the country of citizenship at the time of application and of program participation; Earn a minimum score of 500 on the paper based TOEFL or 61 on an internet based TOEFL; or an equivalent English language examination (please note that you do not need to take the TOEFL test at the time of application – we will organize taking of the test for all semi-finalists); Have experience or demonstrated interest in the field of 21st century media literacy and critical thinking; Demonstrate a commitment to continue teaching after completion of the program; and Have submitted a complete application. * Secondary-level teachers include both middle and high school teachers serving students between approximately 12 and 18 years of age. Teachers responsible for teaching additional grade levels must teach middle or high school students more than 50% of their work time in order to be eligible for the program. The Fulbright TEA Program promotes diversity in the classroom and in learning. The Fulbright TEA Program supports inclusion and strongly encourages teachers with disabilities to apply. The Fulbright TEA Program is an upper level university or graduate level academic program for practicing teachers. Educational administrators (such as representatives or officials of the Ministry of Education) and school administrators who teach less than fifty percent of their time, full-time teacher trainers, university faculty, private English Language tutors, and teachers from schools primarily serving expatriates are not eligible. U.S. citizens or permanent residents are not eligible to apply. Staff or families of staff at a U.S. Embassy are not eligible to apply. Current IREX employees and consultants and their immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, and siblings) are not eligible to compete in any IREX-implemented grant programs, either as individuals or as the responsible party representing an institutional applicant. We do not discriminate against grant applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by U.S. law. APPLICATIONS NOT MEETING THE ABOVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE FORWARDED TO THE SELECTION COMMITTEE. IREX reserves the right to verify all the information included in the application. In the event that there is a discrepancy, or information is found to be false, the application will immediately be declared invalid and the applicant ineligible. Program Components Teachers who are selected to participate in the Fulbright TEA Program will: Participate in advanced undergraduate or graduate level classes at a U.S. host university. Observe classes, co-teach, and share their expertise with U.S. colleagues in U.S. secondary schools. Participate in an online professional learning community with other participants to share best practices and other elements of host and home country educational systems; and Take part in other education and cultural activities while on program in the United States. Upon returning home, teachers will be expected to share the knowledge and experience gained on the program with teachers and students in their home schools and within their communities. University Coursework: Weekly Seminars: Teachers will participate in weekly seminars at their host university featuring presentations and discussions led by university staff, faculty members, and invited educational experts. The academic seminars will focus on new teaching methodologies, content-based instruction, project-based learning, infusing thematic topics into curriculum, lesson planning, and instructional technology training for teachers. Topics of seminars may include recognizing bias/propaganda, stereotypes, and misinformation; strategies for improving students’ critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills; how media literacy promotes civic engagement / the role of media in democratic societies; and fostering cyber safety and digital citizenship in the classroom. U.S. School Placements: Teachers will be placed in a U.S. secondary school during the U.S. program, where they will observe classes, co-teach, and share their expertise and information about their home countries and schools. Each Fulbright teacher will be paired with a U.S. partner educator at their assigned school to facilitate sharing of best practices between the teachers. Host university staff will identify schools and partner teachers near the university campus that are appropriate to each grantee’s teaching discipline(s). Online Professional Learning Community: Each Fulbright teacher will participate in a virtual community with other international educators to collaborate and share best practices about education and leadership in the participating countries. PROVISIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP J-1 visa support; A pre-departure orientation held in participant’s home country; Round-trip airfare to and within the U.S.; A Welcome Program in Washington, D.C.; Academic program fees; Housing (generally shared with other program fellows) and meals; Accident and sickness health care coverage (does not cover pre-existing conditions); Transportation to the practicum school (as needed); A daily allowance for incidentals during the university academic program; A professional development allowance; A baggage allowance; An end-of-program workshop in Washington, D.C.; and The opportunity to apply for alumni small grants for alumni in good standing. SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA Fulbright TEA Fellows will be selected through a merit-based open competition based on eligibility and the criteria below. Top candidates will be interviewed by an interview panel, and must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or equivalent English test, or provide valid results from within the past year (test date no earlier than March 2020). Selection Criteria: Demonstrated commitment to teaching in the field of secondary education; Demonstrated commitment or interest in promoting media literacy and critical thinking in the classroom; Demonstrated leadership potential; Professional and educational experience and achievements; Potential for developing long-term linkages between U.S. and home country educational institutions and schools; Preparedness (including maturity, flexibility, and ability to function independently) for an intensive U.S.-based training program with very limited free time for personal travel or sightseeing; Willingness and capacity to work and live collaboratively with international peers to foster a positive learning community for professional development; Articulated ideas for applying program experience to improving secondary education (and media literacy, as applicable) in the home country; Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively; Oral and written English language skills sufficient to manage coursework, participate in specialized seminars, and deliver presentations in U.S. schools (a minimum paper-based or equivalent TOEFL score of 500 is required for Fulbright TEA participation); Applicants who have had few or no opportunities to travel to the U.S. will be given priority; Preference will be given to applicants who are members of or who work with students from under-served communities or traditionally underrepresented groups including but not limited to women, racial, ethnic and religious minorities, people with disabilities, and the LGBTI community. Preference will also be given to applicants who have not previously received a Fulbright grant. How to Apply Application deadline: February 5, 2020. The online application is available at: https://fulbright.irex.org/Account/Login Guide for the Applicants (PDF 1,4 MB) For more information visit the program website at https://www.irex.org/fulbright-tea, or contact the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Office at BelgradeFulbrightTea@state.gov https://rs.usembassy.gov/ftea-program-2021-22/

Priprema za SAT General, ispit potreban za upis koledža i univerziteta u Americi i na drugim lokacijama u svetu, počinje u utorak, 19. januara 2021. godine i traje osam nedelja. Ovaj termin priprema prilagođen je polaganju testa u martu 2021. godine, ali kandidati mogu da ga iskoriste i za majsko polaganje. Više informacija o terminima i testu možete pronaći na zvaničnom sajtu ispita www.collegeboard.org gde istovremeno prijavljujete i plaćate ispit. Tokom svake sedmice predavanja se održavaju utorkom i četvrtkom isključivo online po dva sata, a u kalendar će zbog obima rada biti dodato i nekoliko termina drugim danima. 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. Sam test ne ulazi u cenu priprema i mora se samostalno 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 sve sekcije ispita - jezički i matematički deo i pisanje eseja. 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. 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/fA5zc22FDWo4ehB58 . 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, 19. januara 2021. godine i traje osam nedelja. Ovaj termin priprema prilagođen je polaganju testa u martu 2021. godine, ali kandidati mogu da ga iskoriste i za majsko polaganje. Više informacija o terminima i testu možete pronaći na zvaničnom sajtu ispita www.collegeboard.org gde istovremeno prijavljujete i plaćate ispit. Tokom svake sedmice predavanja se održavaju utorkom i četvrtkom isključivo online po dva sata, a u kalendar će zbog obima rada biti dodato i nekoliko termina drugim danima. 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. Sam test ne ulazi u cenu priprema i mora se samostalno 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 sve sekcije ispita - jezički i matematički deo i pisanje eseja. 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. 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/fA5zc22FDWo4ehB58 . 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 u Centru počinje u sredu, 20. januara 2021. godine i traje šest nedelja. TOEFL iBT je ispit kojim se ispituje znanje engleskog jezika za buduće studente na univerzitetima i koledžima širom sveta. Kompletan program pripreme za test se sprovodi onlajn. Kandidate za polaganje u našem programu pripreme očekuje tri sata rada sa predavačem svake nedelje, vežbanje na časovima i kod kuće uz kombinaciju najboljeg materijala za rad na sekcijama čitanja, slušanja, govora i pisanja. Simulacije kompletnog testa sa ocenjivanjem učinka na govoru i pisanju 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 online. Predavanja se odvijaju sredom i petkom. Cena programa iznosi 20,000 dinara i može se platiti u dve rate. Prijava za pripreme obavlja se popunjavanjem formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/fA5zc22FDWo4ehB58 . 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. Od početka 2020. godine novost je mogućnost polaganja testa u popodnevnim terminima na odabranim lokacijama, kao i sredom u pojedinim centrima. 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.

Priprema za TOEFL iBT u Centru počinje u sredu, 20. januara 2021. godine i traje šest nedelja. TOEFL iBT je ispit kojim se ispituje znanje engleskog jezika za buduće studente na univerzitetima i koledžima širom sveta. Kompletan program pripreme za test se sprovodi onlajn. Kandidate za polaganje u našem programu pripreme očekuje tri sata rada sa predavačem svake nedelje, vežbanje na časovima i kod kuće uz kombinaciju najboljeg materijala za rad na sekcijama čitanja, slušanja, govora i pisanja. Simulacije kompletnog testa sa ocenjivanjem učinka na govoru i pisanju 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 online. Predavanja se odvijaju sredom i petkom. Cena programa iznosi 20,000 dinara i može se platiti u dve rate. Prijava za pripreme obavlja se popunjavanjem formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/fA5zc22FDWo4ehB58 . 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. Od početka 2020. godine novost je mogućnost polaganja testa u popodnevnim terminima na odabranim lokacijama, kao i sredom u pojedinim centrima. 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.

Catch the ball on the block. Head fake toward the baseline. Spin back to the middle of the lane. Right-handed jump hook. Swish. Repeat. It looks so effortless for Illinois State men’s basketball player Dusan Mahorcic, a 6-foot-10 forward who grew up in Serbia. He’s athletic for a player his size, running the floor like a guard while being quick and strong enough to score against stronger players down low. His journey to being one of the most efficient scorers so far this college basketball season—third in Division I with a 78.3 percent shooting percentage as of December 22—has been anything but. Mahorcic left the life he knew growing up and came to the United States just four years ago. Back in Serbia, he was raised in a single-parent household by a mother he adores. He’s encountered many hurdles along the way. But that all helped shape his drive in becoming a Division I basketball player, a dream he is fulfilling at Illinois State. “If I had a chance to do everything over, I would do it all the same,” Mahorcic said. Mahorcic has a basketball pedigree, and he learned much about the game from his superhero. His mother, Jelena, played professionally in Europe before a heart issue cut her career short. She was a 6-foot-4 center, and Mahorcic said that “nobody had moves like her.” After her playing days, Jelena worked several jobs to provide, showing Mahorcic early on how important it is to have a strong work ethic. “She’s more than just a woman,” Mahorcic said. “She is like a woman lion.” In fact, she was at the forefront of his mind when he turned down an option to play professionally in Europe at age 16 and moved to the United States to pursue an education. His mother would support Mahorcic with what he decided, but she encouraged him to chase his basketball dreams while pursuing an education. The United States was an avenue that could provide both. “One of the main reasons I came here was to show how much I appreciated her,” he said, noting that he still checks in every day with her. When he came to the U.S., he landed in the Chicagoland area and enrolled at Notre Dame College Prep in Niles. While he envisioned a Division I scholarship opportunity, life in a different country had its challenges. He dominated on the court, becoming one of the top high school players in Illinois by averaging 17.5 points per game as a senior. His unique skillset—a big who could run the floor and shoot—was attractive to college programs across the country. But learning another language while tackling high school courses made school difficult, and his grade-point average was just short of being able eligible to a Division I program. “I was really trying, but it was so hard,” Mahorcic said. He played at Division II Lewis College his freshman year but was hobbled with a foot injury. He transferred to Moberly Area Community College in Missouri for the 2019-20 season, where he scored in double figures 16 times. Some of his credits from Lewis College didn’t transfer over, and many schools did not come after him because he wouldn’t be immediately eligible. Illinois State coach Dan Muller and his staff took a chance on him, and Mahorcic made sure to reward them. He took nine credits this past summer, and he’s now a force on the Redbirds roster. “Illinois State was willing to take a risk and let me take those summer classes,” Mahorcic said. During the fall semester, Mahorcic had a 3.2 GPA, a number he’s especially proud of given where he was four years ago when he first arrived from Serbia. On the court, his silky-smooth game has been a lift for the Redbirds. He’s averaging 13.3 points per game in three contests. He is also the team’s leading rebounder at 8.7 per outing. Mahorcic had to wait a few extra years to fulfill his Division I basketball ambitions, overcoming many obstacles. But when he took the court for the first time on December 5 at Murray State, he couldn’t help but revel in the moment. “I was waiting for that (moment) for so long, and it was an explosion of emotions,” he said. “It was awesome to be a part of something bigger than yourself. It was an awesome experience with my coaches and teammates.” Now, he’s become a leader on the roster and embraces being one of the oldest players on the team despite it being his first year in the program. He has preached to his teammates about doing the little things right—strong sleep, nutrition, body care, etc.—in order to produce on the court. “It’s about the sacrifices we have to make now to go through the barriers in front of us,” Mahorcic said. “We need to get over them and get to the promised land.” Mahorcic knows a thing or two about getting over barriers, and he’s excited to bring his Redbird teammates along on this journey. https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2020/12/all-part-of-the-journey-serbian-native-mahorcic-finds-a-home-with-redbird-mens-basketball-team/

New Europe College-Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest (Romania) launches the annual competition for the 2021/2022 Fellowships. Romanian and international scholars (at postdoctoral level) in all fields of the humanities and social sciences (including law and economics) are invited to apply. What we offer: The Fellowship consists of: a monthly stipend of 850 Euros (tax free); accommodation in Bucharest, comprising living quarters and working space; reimbursement of travel costs from the home/residence country to Bucharest and back. Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are offered a one-month research trip to an institution of their choice. Fellows have free access to the NEC library and electronic resources. What we expect: Fellows are expected to work on their projects and take part in the scientific events organized by NEC. Presence at the weekly seminars discussing the work in progress of the Fellows is compulsory. At the end of their Fellowship, Fellows are expected to hand in a research paper, reflecting the results of their work over the duration of the Fellowship. The papers will be included in a NEC publication. Eligibility: NEC Fellowships are open to postdoctoral level scholars (with the exception of Pontica Magna, which also accepts applications from doctoral students and non-degree candidates – see below). Romanian and international candidates in all fields of the humanities and social sciences are eligible for the core NEC program. Other Fellowship programs target candidates from specific countries or academic fields. See the descriptions below for details. Duration: For Romanian citizens: a full academic year (10 months, starting with October 2021); for non-Romanian citizens: a full academic year or one term (5 months, starting with October 2021 or March 2022). How to apply: Applications are submitted via NEC’s application platform available at applications.nec.ro. NEC accepts applications in English, French or German. See the guidelines below to make sure you have all needed documents to submit your application. Please also note that English is the preferred language of communication during most NEC events. Selection process: Applications will be screened by NEC’s academic staff, with support from other external experts. Candidates will be notified on the results of the pre-selection in the second half of March 2021, by e-mail. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, scheduled on April 14–16, 2021. Decisions to select the NEC Fellows will be taken by the members of NEC’s Academic Advisory Board. For selection criteria, please visit Guidelines below. Please note that NEC does not disclose to candidates the assessment reports on the applications. The DEADLINE for submitting applications is 15 JANUARY 2021. Incomplete or late applications will not be taken into consideration. GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS Documents needed for applying Please note that you need to upload several documents to the application platform: – a recent photo – a scan of your PhD diploma – at least two original letters of reference (in English, French, or German) written explicitly to support your application for the NEC Fellowship. Referees can be invited to upload the letters themselves. Please answer all the questions mentioned in the application form and do not exceed the allotted space. The project itself should not exceed 12,000 characters (with spaces), including footnotes/endnotes and bibliographical references. The project should describe the state of research in your particular area of interest and indicate your objectives; it should also include bibliographical references. Selection criteria • High quality of the candidate’s academic portfolio and publications, participation in international research; • Innovative research proposal with significant contribution to scholarship; • Interdisciplinary and/or comparative approaches are an advantage. GDPR NEC processes and stores personal data in accordance with current GDPR regulations. https://nec.ro/fellowships/apply-for-a-fellowship/

The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for the 2022-2023 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/ffsp2022 (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 5, 2021 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: Email: BelgradeFulbright@state.gov https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-graduate-study-program-competition-2022-2023/

The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Non-degree Research Program for Doctoral Students competition for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Fulbright Non-degree Research 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/ffsp2022 (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 5, 2021 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 Application Deadline: APRIL 5, 2021 https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-non-degree-research-program-for-doctoral-students-2022-2023/

The call for applications for the European University Institute (EUI) funded PhD programme opened on 1 November 2020. The EUI Department of History and Civilization offers exceptional opportunities to study global connections within early modern and modern European history. You may find more information on the below links: EUI History and Civilization PhD programme: https://www.eui.eu/DepartmentsAndCentres/HistoryAndCivilization/DoctoralProgramme EUI PhD programme general information: https://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/DoctoralProgramme Deadline to submit applications: 31 January 2021 We are also organizing the live interactive webinar in which prospective applicants will be able to find out more about the History and Civilization PhD programme, by talking directly to its faculty and its researchers. After a short introduction to the EUI and the department, participants will be able to discuss and ask questions regarding the PhD, life at the EUI and Florence and more. 14 December at 15:00 CET with Prof. Pieter M. Judson, Prof. Corinna Ruth Unger and Prof. Giancarlo Casale (in English and German) link: https://www.eui.eu/events/detail?eventid=533983 Contact For any question about the programme, grants, requirements, application and selection procedures, please contact the EUI Admissions Office – e-mail: applyres@eui.eu For any question about the webinar, please contact Fabrizio Borchi - e-mail: fabrizio.borchi@eui.eu

These positions at the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) at Brown University are intended for mathematical scientists at an early stage of their career (those who have completed their Ph.D. within three years of the start of the appointment). Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship: ICERM has one opening for its 9-month appointment, commencing in September 2021. The Institute Postdoc will participate in the fall 2021 "Hamiltonian Methods in Dispersive and Wave Evolution Equations" semester program and remain as a researcher-in- residence during the spring 2022 semester. ICERM will match the Institute Postdoc with a faculty mentor for the entire academic year. The Institute Postdoc receives a nine-month stipend of $60,000 with benefit funding and up to $1,600 in reimbursable research-related travel allowance. Semester Postdoctoral Fellowships: ICERM has five openings for its semester-long positions. These appointments are intended for those who would like to participate in the fall 2021 semester program: "Hamiltonian Methods in Dispersive and Wave Evolution Equations". ICERM will match Semester Postdocs with faculty mentors for the duration of the fall semester. ICERM Semester Postdocs receive a stipend over four months of $30,000 with benefit funding and up to $800 in reimbursable research- related travel allowance. Learn more about ICERM's Fall 2021 Semester Program and how to apply for these positions at http://mathjobs.org/jobs/list/16155. Applicants must submit an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, cover letter, CV, research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Priority will be given to applications received before January 4, 2021.

These positions at the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) at Brown University are intended for mathematical scientists at an early stage of their career (those who have completed their Ph.D. within three years of the start of the appointment). Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship: ICERM has one opening for this 9-month appointment, commencing in September 2021. The Institute Postdoc will begin as a researcher-in-residence during the fall 2021 semester and will participate in the spring 2022 "Braids" semester program. ICERM will match the Institute Postdoc with a faculty mentor for the entire academic year. The Institute Postdoc receives a nine-month stipend of $60,000 with benefit funding and up to $1,600 in reimbursable research-related travel allowance. Semester Postdoctoral Fellowships: ICERM has five openings for its semester-long positions. These appointments are intended for those who would like to participate in the spring 2022 semester program "Braids". ICERM will match Semester Postdocs with faculty mentors for the duration of the spring semester. ICERM Semester Postdocs receive a stipend over four months of $30,000 with benefit funding, and up to $800 in reimbursable research-related travel allowance. Learn more about ICERM's Spring 2022 Semester Program and how to apply for these positions at http://mathjobs.org/jobs/list/16156. For full consideration, applicants must submit an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae (including publication list), research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Priority will be given to applications received before January 4, 2021.

The British Council is calling for policy ideas from all bright minds among undergraduate and graduate students to address challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to getting a chance to have a go at solving some of the most pressing issues the world is faced with today, the contest will be an opportunity for networking with brilliant students from across the country and for winning an online course at universities in the United Kingdom. What is COVID-19 Students’ Policy Challenge? The COVID-19 Policy Challenge is a students’ contest dedicated to designing policy proposals that aim to solve today's most pressing challenges. Participants of the contest are invited to submit policy briefs in response to one of the challenge prompts (see below) by 8 December 2020. Top five individuals/teams will advance to the online final where they will have three minutes to pitch their ideas to a panel consisting of policymakers, NGOs leaders and donor representatives. The online event will be held in second half of January 2021. Why should students participate in this contest? Benefits of participating in a competition include, but are not limited to the following: having an opportunity to win online courses. First-place winners will receive a voucher of GBP 1,500 for courses at universities in the United Kingdom, while second place winners will receive voucher of GBP 1,000 having your proposal published in the British Council online collection of all finalists’ policy briefs networking with other students with diverse academic backgrounds developing critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills. What are the challenge prompts? The challenge prompts are overarching thematic areas among which participants will have to pick the specific problem at local or national level, or in universities and hospitals, and try to solve it through their policy proposals. The challenge prompts for this contest are as follows: Challenge #1: How to respond to and recover from COVID-19 by strengthening social justice and protecting the most vulnerable? Challenge #2: How to respond to and recover from COVID-19 in a manner that helps building resilience to climate change? Who is eligible to participate in the contest? All students currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program at all Universities in Serbia (public and private). Students must be between 18-30 years old as of the original submission deadline (8 December 2020). Is the contest for individuals or teams? The contest is open for both individuals and teams of up to 3 members. Multidisciplinary teams gathering students from different of study are strongly encouraged to apply. Individual applications and team applications will be treated equally, as well as applications from applicants from one field of study and from different fields of study (which we encourage). How to apply? Study carefully detailed instructions for the contest, as well as application form, and send us your submission, together with basic information about your team members, by 8 December via email. What are key dates in the process? Apply by 8 December 2020. We will select five most inspiring submissions by 10 January 2021. Grand finale preparations in January 2021. Finalists will pitch their ideas in 3min long presentation to the jury members at the online event in January 2021. We will publish online collection of all finalists’ policy briefs in February 2021. The COVID-19 Students’ Policy Challenge is part of the Western Balkan Science Engagement Programme (SEP), funded and implemented by British Council. https://www.britishcouncil.rs/en/programmes/education/sep/policy-challenge

Nova grupna priprema za GRE, ispit potreban za upis master i doktorskih studija u Americi i na drugim lokacijama u svetu, počinje u utorak, 24. novembra 2020. godine i traje osam nedelja. Priprema u ovoj grupi se obavlja kompletno online, utorkom i četvrtkom od 18:30 do 20:30. Rasporedom se može odrediti i nekoliko radnih subota, što će biti dostupno na kalendaru rada koji je dostupan kandidatima za pripremu neposredno pre početka kursa. Pripreme obuhvataju i jezički i matematički deo, kao i pisanje eseja, sastavnog dela testa. Kandidati dobijaju kombinovani materijal u sklopu programa instrukcija i vežbanja. U cenu pripreme uključene su i dve kompjuterske simulacije testa koje se mogu uraditi na računarima u Centru ili kod kuće. Priprema košta 48,000 dinara i može se platiti u dve rate. Prvi deo se plaća u iznosu od 30,000 dinara na početku priprema, dok se ostatak plaća na početku drugog meseca predavanja. Sam test nije uključen u cenu i kandidati ga moraju samostalno registrovati i platiti na sajtu www.gre.org . Test se može polagati u Beogradu po kalendaru koji je dostupan na zvaničnom sajtu tokom procesa registracije. Pre početka priprema poželjno je uraditi besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Ovaj test traje oko devedeset minuta i može se zakazati tokom radnog vremena Centra, obaviti u Centru ili online. Probni test nije potreban za one koji su obrazovanje završili na engleskom govornom području, ili su u međuvremenu polagali neki od testova engleskog jezika. Prijava za pripremu se može obaviti na našoj stranici na Internetu - https://forms.gle/fA5zc22FDWo4ehB58 , ili pozivom na 011/334 9639, 011/334 9638 ili 065/3349639 tokom radnog vremena. Za sve detalje možete nas nazvati tokom radnog vremena ili nam poslati e-mail na office@iacbg.org. Istovremeno sa pripremom, Centar nudi i savetodavne usluge za dalje školovanje u Sjedinjenim Državama i na drugim lokacijama u svetu. Kao deo mreže obrazovnih informacionih centara EducationUSA, odobrenih i podržanih od strane Biroa za obrazovne i kulturne poslove Stejt departmenta, Međunarodni akademski centar nudi široki spektar informacija za potencijalne studente osnovnih, master i doktorskih studija u Americi. Polaznicima priprema na raspolaganju su besplatni termini za savetovanja o studiranju u Americi, o čemu ćemo vas obavestiti kada krene sezona organizovanih savetodavnih seminara. Ovi termini su višestruko korisni, jer kao budući studenti imate priliku da sa savetnicima za postdiplomske studije detaljno razmotrite svoje dalje mogućnosti školovanja i finansiranja studija.

Nova grupna priprema za GRE, ispit potreban za upis master i doktorskih studija u Americi i na drugim lokacijama u svetu, počinje u utorak, 24. novembra 2020. godine i traje osam nedelja. Priprema u ovoj grupi se obavlja kompletno online, utorkom i četvrtkom od 18:30 do 20:30. Rasporedom se može odrediti i nekoliko radnih subota, što će biti dostupno na kalendaru rada koji je dostupan kandidatima za pripremu neposredno pre početka kursa. Pripreme obuhvataju i jezički i matematički deo, kao i pisanje eseja, sastavnog dela testa. Kandidati dobijaju kombinovani materijal u sklopu programa instrukcija i vežbanja. U cenu pripreme uključene su i dve kompjuterske simulacije testa koje se mogu uraditi na računarima u Centru ili kod kuće. Priprema košta 48,000 dinara i može se platiti u dve rate. Prvi deo se plaća u iznosu od 30,000 dinara na početku priprema, dok se ostatak plaća na početku drugog meseca predavanja. Sam test nije uključen u cenu i kandidati ga moraju samostalno registrovati i platiti na sajtu www.gre.org . Test se može polagati u Beogradu po kalendaru koji je dostupan na zvaničnom sajtu tokom procesa registracije. Pre početka priprema poželjno je uraditi besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Ovaj test traje oko devedeset minuta i može se zakazati tokom radnog vremena Centra, obaviti u Centru ili online. Probni test nije potreban za one koji su obrazovanje završili na engleskom govornom području, ili su u međuvremenu polagali neki od testova engleskog jezika. Prijava za pripremu se može obaviti na našoj stranici na Internetu - https://forms.gle/fA5zc22FDWo4ehB58 , ili pozivom na 011/334 9639, 011/334 9638 ili 065/3349639 tokom radnog vremena. Za sve detalje možete nas nazvati tokom radnog vremena ili nam poslati e-mail na office@iacbg.org. Istovremeno sa pripremom, Centar nudi i savetodavne usluge za dalje školovanje u Sjedinjenim Državama i na drugim lokacijama u svetu. Kao deo mreže obrazovnih informacionih centara EducationUSA, odobrenih i podržanih od strane Biroa za obrazovne i kulturne poslove Stejt departmenta, Međunarodni akademski centar nudi široki spektar informacija za potencijalne studente osnovnih, master i doktorskih studija u Americi. Polaznicima priprema na raspolaganju su besplatni termini za savetovanja o studiranju u Americi, o čemu ćemo vas obavestiti kada krene sezona organizovanih savetodavnih seminara. Ovi termini su višestruko korisni, jer kao budući studenti imate priliku da sa savetnicima za postdiplomske studije detaljno razmotrite svoje dalje mogućnosti školovanja i finansiranja studija.

The University of Maine men’s basketball program has added wing Novak Perovic as the first announced member of its 2020-2021 recruiting class. The 6-foot-8, 184-pound Perovic, a native of Belgrade, Serbia, spent last season at the Hoosac School in Hoosick, New York. The Hoosac School competes in the New England Preparatory Athletic Council’s Class AAA ranks, which includes most of the region’s top prep school programs. “At 6-8 and with very good passing and dribbling skills, Novak is a tough matchup,” UMaine men’s basketball head coach Richard Barron said. “Shooting range beyond the 3-point line combined with his length and agility make him a great addition. The extra year at Hoosac will allow him to continue to fill out and continue to learn from an outstanding coach.” According to his Twitter page, Perovic made a verbal commitment to attend UMaine last April 9, then signed his National Letter of Intent on Thursday. https://bangordailynews.com/2020/11/13/sports/umaine-sports/umaine-mens-basketball-team-lands-serbian-wing-player/

It's been a weird recruiting cycle with no visits and hardly any evaluations, however, it's now national signing day for the Class of 2021. University of Utah men’s basketball head coach Larry Krystkowiak announced the signing Lazar Stefanovic on Wednesday as the program’s lone signee for National Signing Day. “We’re excited to have Lazar join us next season,” head coach Larry Krystkowiak said. “Lazar is a tremendous player with high-character and an elite student so it’s a great fit both for him and our program. His experience playing in some of the top leagues in Europe and FIBA will be a tremendous boost and brings maturity to both ends of the floor.” Some fans may not have noticed yet, but the Utah basketball program has found a groove on the recruiting trail over the last couple of years. On the heels of the program’s best recruiting class under Larry Krystkowiak in 2020, Utah hoops went international to land their only commitment at the moment. With the early signing period for basketball opening up on Wednesday, UteZone takes a closer look at the lone commit in Utah basketball's 2021 class. Lazar Stefanovic, Combo Guard 6-foot-6 inches, 176 pounds 247Sports Rating - 86, Three-Star 247Sports Ranking - No. 70 SG Utah has had a lot of success with international players in recent history, and have pulled yet another top flight prospect in Stefanovic. Standing at 6’5, Stefanovic possesses good size and length for the perimeter, particularly as a ball handling guard. The old cliche is sneaky athletic, and that is exactly how to describe Stefanovic's athleticism. He doesn't appear to have the body type but he is a pretty good athlete. He would benefit from added size and lean mass in the weight room. Stefanovic is a scorer and has a knack for creating opportunities to put the ball in the hoop. Whether it be driving to the basket, pulling up in the mid-range, or shooting from behind the 3-point line, Stefanovic appears to have very good feel for how to create scoring opportunities. He has an impressive shot from deep and has converted at high clip in recent competition but will need to continue developing his shot. The 6-6 guard will arrive at Utah with plenty of playing experience as well playing in his native country of Serbia. Before the pandemic shutdown Stefanovic helped Partizan U18 claim the Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Belgrade and held his own against players in the top division, averaging 15.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists. In addition to playing with the national team, Stefanovic also made his debut with the Partizan’s top team and helped lead them to the national cup in 2020. This past season, Stefanovic also saw action in 26 games with Mladost where he averaged 20.7 minutes in their top Serbian league and averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists. In 2018, the Serbian averaged 19.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists with the Partizan U16 squad in the Trophie Novog Grad Tournament. https://247sports.com/college/utah/Article/Utah-utes-Basketball-signing-day-larry-kystkowiak-Lazar-Stefanovic-154597247/

St. Francis Brooklyn women’s basketball player Nevena Dimitrijevic took Brooklyn Heights and the Northeast Conference by storm last season. Now, the 5-foot-3 native of Kragujevac, Serbia is going national. The Terriers’ sophomore sensation and reigning NEC Rookie of the Year was named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame/Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s Nancy Lieberman Award Preseason Watch List on Monday. Dimitrijevic, the first Terrier ever to win league rookie of the year honors, is also the first SFC women’s player ever to be chosen as a potential finalist for the coveted award, which is named after an iconic women’s basketball legend and honors the top collegiate point guard in the nation. So how did a high school player straight out of Serbia playing for a diminutive college program on Remsen Street get mentioned with 20 of the best playmakers and ballhandlers in Division I? Simple. Dimitrijevic played better than virtually any first-year player in the region. She led the NEC with 6.2 assists per game, and ranked second on SFC in scoring with 14.2 points per contest while hitting 37.4 percent of her shots and picking up 1.9 steals per game. Dimitrijevic’s 1.74 assist-to-turnover ratio was also good for second on the Terriers, who went 8-21 overall last season and 4-14 in NEC play, which left them on the outside looking in at the conference tournament. Additionally, the business and management major finished 12th in the nation in total assists with 174 while earning All-NEC Second Team and ECAC Rookie of the Year accolades. Coincidentally, the winner of the previous three Nancy Lieberman Awards is also planning to play in Brooklyn next season. Former University of Oregon standout and current New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu won the award from 2018-20 before being selected by the Barclays Center-based franchise with the first overall pick in last summer’s WNBA Draft. While Dmitrijevic is still a safe distance from going pro, she is turning heads on the national landscape as she joins tri-state area guards Diamond Johnson of Rutgers, Syracuse’s Tiana Mangakahia and the University of Connecticut’s Paige Buekers on the Lieberman watch list. “We would like to congratulate Nevena for being selected to the 2021 Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List, which recognizes the top 20 point guards in the nation,” said SFC head coach Linda Cimino. “The Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List is a prestigious distinction, and the award has been won by some of the best to ever play the game at the collegiate level.” And Dimitrijevic would like to count herself among those players in 2021 or whenever the women’s college basketball season tips off in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to Cimino, her on-the-court general has what it takes to better her game as her career with the Terriers continues. “Nevena continues to work extremely hard on and off the court to improve her craft,” Cimino said. “We cannot wait to see what the future has in store for her, and we are so proud of her for all that she has accomplished here in Brooklyn Heights thus far.” Dimitrijevic should put on a show at the Pope Center for the next several years, giving her a chance to become better acquainted with Brooklyn while the nation becomes more aware of her as one of the best young players ever to lace her sneakers in a Terriers uniform. “The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is proud to celebrate and honor both men and women at all levels of the game,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “The student-athletes we are recognizing this week on the Women’s Starting Five watch lists are tremendous athletes who deserve to be applauded. We look forward to evaluating this year’s top point guards with Nancy Lieberman, a Hall of Famer who paved the way for today’s female athletes.” Local college basketball fanatics and the Terrier faithful are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting for the Lieberman Award, presented by Dell Technologies in each of the three rounds. In early February, the watch list of 20 players will be narrowed to 10 before shrinking to five in March. The winner of the award will be presented on April 9, along with the other four members of the Women’s Starting Five. https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2020/11/10/sfcs-nevena-dimitrijevic-up-for-coveted-lieberman-award/