Bosnia & Herzegovina - English Teaching Assistant Award

The U.S. Embassy plans to approve a minimum of two English Teaching Assistant (ETA) grants to students for the 2026-2027 academic year. Fulbright ETAs serve as cultural ambassadors and native speakers in the classroom. Fulbright ETA responsibilities may include planning and conducting conversational classroom activities, giving presentations on different topics related to the United States (culture, society, and history), leading language labs and language table discussions, acting as a resource both at the host institution and in the community, coordinating extra-curricular activities, and conducting English conversation clubs at the host institution and respective American Corners. The primary activity of Fulbright ETAs is to provide native language assistance to the local host institution. They help students develop English communication skills needed to participate in the global economy and introduce diverse perspectives on a broad variety of issues. In addition to the 20 hours maximum per week in teaching responsibilities, Fulbright ETAs must be willing to meaningfully engage with their local communities. Placements are usually at the Faculty of Islamic Studies at the University of Sarajevo and the Faculty of Philology at the University of Banja Luka. The grant runs for 9 months starting October 5, 2026.