#EDUCATIONAL

Challenge your mind and boost your CV

It’s not called summer ‘school’ just like that – choose the topic that suits you most, earn yourself some precious extra credits and get skills and experience that will do wonders to your CV or resumé.

#AFFORDABLE

Won’t break your bank

No need to apply for a mortgage before applying for our summer school. How’s that? Well, each programme is structured to bring you the most, both academically and socially, at affordable costs, so you don’t need to spend a fortune.

#IMMERSIVE

Hands-on experience

See, feel, taste, and listen to all Brno has to offer – immerse yourself both in classes and social life and come back home a new you after the busy and intense 2–10 weeks full of fun, learning, more fun, and did we mention fun?

#ADVENTUROUS

Eurotrip like no other

Explore Brno, a top ten-listed European wonder of a city, along with the marvels of South Moravia, and, depending on your programme, also other Central European giants like Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, or Prague.

#INTERCULTURAL

Melting pot of your own

Our summer and winter schools bring together people from all around the globe to forge new networks and, more often than not, friendships. You’ll meet not only an open and welcoming local team but also peers from across all cultures and continents.

You have a lot of options. It depends on what attracts you.

More information: https://summeratmasaryk.cz/

Academic freedom in the United Kingdom, and more broadly across the Western liberal democratic world, is commonly understood as a distinctive right that enables scholars to pursue, publish, and teach knowledge without undue institutional or political interference. Unlike general freedom of speech, it is grounded in professional expertise and carried out within institutional responsibilities and norms.

This conference examines how academic freedom is defined, how it differs from broader free speech, why it is currently perceived to be under pressure, and what measures are considered necessary to defend and strengthen it. It also compares developments in the United Kingdom and Europe with those in the United States.

In the UK, academic freedom is increasingly seen as facing simultaneously pressure from two directions:

• Government intervention, most notably the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, has raised concerns that efforts to protect open inquiry may instead risk politicising university governance.
• Campus activism and protest, particularly surrounding the Israel–Palestine conflict, have intensified debates over the limits of permissible expression in academic settings.

Protecting academic freedom requires robust institutional autonomy, clear policy frameworks, and a campus culture valuing genuinely open, evidence-based debate.

This lecture is part of the new joint course titled “Academic Freedom at Risk”, developed within Democracy Knowledge Hub, and it is open to entire Circle U. community.

Keynote speaker:

• Adam Fagan, King’s College London

Lecture

Course

The University of Graz and the Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade invite you to join an online info session about the Joint Master’s Program in Southeast European Studies.

Date: Tuesday, April 7

Time: 14:00 (CET)

Platform: Zoom

Register here for the event: LINK

During the session, you will learn more about the program, its structure, mobility opportunities, and the application process. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the program coordinators and faculty members.

Speakers

• Florian Bieber, University of Graz
• Sanja Kmezić, University of Graz
• Jelena Lončar, Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade
• Gordana Ristić, Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade

Applications Now Open

The second call for applications for the 2026/2027 academic year is currently open.

Application deadline: 30 April 2026

Why Choose This Program?

• Two-year joint MA programme
• Joint degree from the University of Graz and the University of Belgrade
• English-taught programme
• Mandatory mobility semester
• Study in Graz and Belgrade
• Gain a regional and international perspective on Southeast Europe

Who Can Apply?

Applicants with a BA degree (minimum 180 ECTS) in social sciences or humanities with an interest in Southeast Europe.

Final-year undergraduate students are also welcome to apply, provided they graduate by October 2026.

Learn more about the program:

• https://www.fpn.bg.ac.rs/96583
• https://www.jointdegree.eu/en/southeast-european-studies/

Join our interdisciplinary, English-taught Master’s programme and gain in-depth knowledge of the connections between history, politics, law, economics, and culture in Southeast Europe.

Apply by 30 April 2026 (23:59 CEST)

Choose your specialisation: History or Law & Politics

Integrated Mobility

Expand your horizon with a mandatory mobility semester at one of our many partner institutions!

Integrated Mobility

Enhance your research skills at our winter school in Southeast Europe!

Career Paths

Take on a responsible position in SEE regional management or pursue an academic career as a doctoral candidate!

Online application

jointdegrees@uni-graz.at

https://www.jointdegree.eu/en/masees

MA SEES Second Call 2026

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/ffsp2027 [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 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 you’re not required to take these tests during the application process, but rather that our office 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: May 20, 2026

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

Website: https://rs.usembassy.gov

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/ffsp2027 [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 you’re not required to take these tests during the application process, but rather that our office 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: May 20, 2026

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

Website: https://rs.usembassy.gov

Would you like to study in two countries, gain an international joint degree, and become part of a dynamic academic network?

The University of Graz and the Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade invite you to join an online info session about the Joint Master’s Program in Southeast European Studies.

Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 14:00 (CET)
Platform: Zoom

In order to receive the Zoom link via email, please register here:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/NUqm8dXOSKeCyiyYWDGWCQ

During the session, you will learn more about the program, its structure, mobility opportunities, and the application process. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the program coordinators and faculty members.

Speakers

• Florian Bieber, University of Graz
• Sanja Kmezić, University of Graz
• Jelena Lončar, Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade
• Gordana Ristić, Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade
• Tara Tepavac, Alumni of the Joint Master’s Program in Southeast European Studies

Applications Now Open

The call for applications for the 2026/2027 academic year is currently open.

Application deadline: March 25, 2026

Learn more about the program:

• https://www.fpn.bg.ac.rs/95208
• https://www.jointdegree.eu/en/southeast-european-studies/

WHO: The course is intended for final-year undergraduate students, master’s students and first and second-year doctoral students in social sciences at the University of Belgrade.

Participants who complete all the obligations stipulated in the syllabus will receive a certificate from the FPS on completion of the course.

ADMISSION: It is free of charge, but places are limited. To apply, candidates must submit an updated CV in English and an email expressing interest in participating.

WHEN: The course begins on 28 March at 11 am in room 2 at the Faculty of Political Science (Jove Ilića 165). It is held every other week for three hours. Candidates should read the syllabus before applying and check the technical prerequisites for participation.

WORKING LANGUAGE: The language of the course is English (minimum B2 level).

HOW TO APPLY: Applications should be sent to bojan.vranic@fpn.bg.ac.rs by 18 March at 5 pm. Candidates will be notified of the outcome by Saturday 21 March.

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