Overview

Princeton in Asia (PiA) fellowships are one- or two-year immersive work placements at host organizations in Asia. In the Class of 2024, Fellows will be paced in Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. PiA Fellows develop skills and contribute to the work of host organizations in a variety of diverse focus areas:

• Arts and Culture
• Economic Development
• Education
• Environmental Sustainability
• Peace, Justice, and Access to Information
• Public Health
• Sports
• STEM

PiA Fellowships emphasize cultural immersion and contributing to host communities. Fellows are selected based on their commitment to furthering the PiA mission of fostering mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia.

Eligibility

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, and some positions may require additional work experience or credentials. Candidates with master’s degrees are eligible, but not those with terminal or professional degrees (e.g., Ph.D., medical, law, etc.). PiA applicants are generally college seniors or recent college graduates. There is no age limit for applying to PiA.

While PiA does not restrict eligibility based on U.S. citizenship or residency status, all candidates must present a compelling rationale for how they will contribute to PiA’s mission of U.S.-Asia exchange. Please note that host countries’ visa restrictions may limit ability to place citizens of certain nationalities.

Award

PiA Fellows receive:

• An immersive, paid work opportunity at a host organization in Asia
• A stipend from their host organization that is set to cover the cost of safe housing, food, telecommunications, and local travel
• Reimbursement for visa and work permit fees in the U.S.
• Health, safety, and welfare support including premium-free travel, medical, and emergency-evacuation insurance, International SOS membership, mental health support, and pre-departure training and resources
• Support from PiA Country Advisors, connection to the PiA Alumni Network and mentor directory
• Preparation through virtual orientation, teacher training, and language grants (by application)

Application Status

Closed (will open in Fall 2024)

National Deadline

TBA

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