Where will fellowships be available? May I apply to work for a specific organization or in a specific country?
Princeton in Africa expects to offer approximately 40 fellowships in about 17 countries in the 2023-24 fellowship year. Although the complete list of fellowships will not be finalized until after the application deadline, you may reference the information on recent fellowships on the PiAf website to get an idea of the types of positions that may be offered.
Applicants do not apply for specific fellowship positions, organizations or countries, but rather apply to the Princeton in Africa fellowship program. You may indicate preferences for region, country, and/or position type on your application form. But please note that a certain degree of flexibility may enhance the likelihood of your placement–and Princeton in Africa cannot guarantee that a candidate’s top choices will be met. Overall, the PiAf pairing process is in-depth and we work hard to find the best match for both Fellows and fellowship organizations.
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Our History
In 1999, a group of Princeton alumni, faculty, and staff launched Princeton in Africa as an independent affiliate of Princeton University inspired by the University’s informal motto, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service and in the Service of All Nations.” In 2010, the program opened up to include graduates of any US accredited university in order to meet the growing demand from host organizations and allow more young professionals access to the unique opportunities afforded by PiAf. During the past 20 years, we have placed over 600 Fellows with more than 100 organizations in 36 countries, while developing more strategic partnerships across Africa and creating more opportunities for our alumni community to engage with the continent and with one another.
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