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University of Montenegro, Institute of Marine Biology |
Montenegro, until recently part of the country of Serbia and Montenegro, and before that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, has encountered significant challenges during the past fifteen years. The collapse of the socialist Yugoslavia and regional war have affected the country deeply, yet Montenegro has nonetheless retained the historical, cultural and geographical uniqueness for which the region has been known for centuries.
Rugged mountains, deep canyons, numerous lakes and a beautiful Adriatic coastline comprise the natural topography of the country. Archaeological sites dating from before the Romans and through the Byzantine Empire are interspersed with castles, churches, mosques and other buildings of more recent vintage. Podgorica is the capital and largest city, but the smaller cities, towns and villages are centers of both culture and change.
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St. Stephen, Montenegro (photo by Speedy
Rice, Fulbright grantee to Montenegro, 2002-03) |
Since Milosevic was forced to step down in 2000, Montenegro has embarked on far-reaching reform and reconstruction projects in all areas of society. One of the most important changes has been the greater openness of the country to the outside world. The Fulbright Program restarted in Serbia and Montenegro only in the academic year 2002-03 after a decade hiatus. Grantees in American studies, communications, geography, and law have now served successfully in Montenegro. American academics and professionals interested in applying for a grant to Montenegro should be aware that the higher education system is very much in a period of flux, necessitating flexibility, creativity and initiative on the part of grantees. That said, teaching and conducting research in Montenegro has proven to be an extraordinary professional and personal experience for Fulbright grantees, and they hope many other Americans will become interested in applying for grants to this country.
This Web page is designed to help Americans learn more about the country and what it has to offer you as a Fulbright participant. All of the sections contain direct links to additional information. You will find general information about many aspects of Montenegrin life and culture, as well as specialized materials on education, politics, economics, the media and law.
Official Web site of the Government of Montenegro
http://www.montenegro.yu/english/naslovna/
US Department of State page for Montenegro
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/70949.htm
The Balkans Institute at Columbia University
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/sipa/REGIONAL/HI/balk.html
Culture, Language and Literature |
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A discussion of the Montenegrin language
http://www.montenegro.org/language.html
Food (Center for Russian & East European Studies, The University of Kansas)
http://www.ku.edu/~crees/
Visit Montenegro
http://www.visit-montenegro.com/
Universities and Other Education Resources |
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University of Montenegro
http://www.ucg.cg.ac.yu/
Fulbright Information
U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
http://podgorica.usembassy.gov/
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