Princeton in Asia Fellowship

PiA fellowships are one- or two-year immersive work placements at host organizations in Asia. The primary prerequisite for a PiA fellowship is a bachelor’s degree, though some positions may require additional work experience or credentials. Candidates with master’s degrees are accepted, but not those with terminal or professional degrees (e.g., Ph.D, medical, law, etc.). Asian language skills are welcome but not required for most fellowships. No prior affiliation with Princeton University is required or expected.

Fellows receive:

• Immersive, paid work opportunity at a host organization in Asia.
• Stipend from host organization set to cover the cost of safe housing, food, telecommunications, and local travel.
• Reimbursement for visa and work permit fees in the United States.
• Health, safety, and welfare support
• Support from PiA Country Advisors.
• Connection to the PiA Alumni Network and mentor directory
• Preparation through virtual orientation, teacher training, and ongoing PiA programming
• Language grants (by application).

PiA fellowships span a variety of focus areas: Arts and Culture; Economic Development; Education; Environmental Sustainability; Peace, Justice, and Access to Information; Public Health; Sports; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

In the 2025-26 fellowship cycle, PiA expects to offer 60 positions in the following countries and regions, subject to change due to local and regional circumstances: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong (China SAR), Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macao (China SAR), Mongolia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.