The University of Zagreb  is located in Zagreb, Coatia.  It is the oldest and biggest university in South-Eastern Europe, consisting of 29 faculties, three art academies and the Centre for Croatian Studies, as well as over 50,000 full-time undergraduate and post graduate students.

Dates
This exchange is available every other year to IU faculty for one month. The current 2012-2013 slot is available .

Program Orientation 
Opportunity for independent research or collaboration with Zagreb faculty.

Academic Program

• Full range of academic programs in agricultural sciences, arts & letters, basic sciences, engineering, health sciences and social sciences

Housing
Housing is provided on campus. 

Eligibility
You may apply if you

• Are a tenure or tenure-track faculty member or librarian
• Have a clear research agenda that can be accommodated by the University of Zagreb

How to apply for this Program

• Online application (see link below)
• Mandatory support documents

Application deadline

• November 18, 2011
• Notification by January 10, 2012

Financial Support

• OVPIA provides funds for the cost of round-trip airfare.
• University of Zagreb provides board and lodging or a stipend sufficient to cover the cost of these items.

Selection Process

• OVPIA will seek a preliminary recommendation from the University Committee on Russian and East European Exchanges.
• A final recommendation from the International Affairs Exchange Review Committee will be required before sending dossiers to partner institutions for final approval.

Proposal Instructions

• Candidates may apply to use positions in a variety of ways.
• We invite proposals to conduct research, consult with colleagues, or offer lectures or short courses.
• Applicants should indicate how their proposals are important to their professional development, the development of a school or departmental affiliation, or the development of the partner institution.
• Research proposals should include an outline of the project and should specifically identify local resources the candidate would employ.
• An applicant who proposes to offer lectures or a short course should provide confirmation that his/her topics are of interest to colleagues at the partner institution.