Our Fellows’ Impressions of the ASEF Fellowship Program

ASEF has enabled 199 talented students to complete a 10-week research visit, gain valuable experiences and make long-term friendships. Read how our Fellows describe their experience of the research visit. Don’t forget –applications for the ASEF 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 and 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮 Fellowship are open until 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯.

“I have improved my skills, gained thematic knowledge and extremely valuable insight into the organisation of research projects. I would like to thank Prof. Sara Dolničar, her team and ASEF for all their support.”

Gašper Grad, 2021 ASEF Fellow

“In California, I connected with the Slovenian community, which is made up of Slovenians living in and around Riverside. I would like to thank Dr. Murn and the ASEF team for enabling me to spend an unforgettable time in California.”

Tjaša Mlakar, 2021 ASEF Fellow

“I found myself exploring Slovenia’s wonderful nature alongside friends and relatives, whether hiking up mountains, diving into emerald-green rivers, and even summiting Triglav in a fulfilling conclusion to my trip.”

Dylan Gimpelj, 2021 ASEF Fellow

“This unique opportunity really allowed me to connect with my Slovenian roots, make professional connections and build on my knowledge of visual communication design.”

Nola Valerian, 2022 ASEF Fellow