As a Fellow, who will I be working with? What will my work environment be like? Are there a lot of opportunities for field work?
Your work environment will depend on the host organization with which you work. Some Fellows work closely with a supervisor or colleagues; others work more independently. Some Fellows work in offices that are filled with country-national staff; others work with a high number of international staff members. Some Fellows are based in an organization’s main country office and occasionally take trips to the field; others are based in rural areas where every day feels like fieldwork. It is important to remember that all work environments have pros and cons, and that PiAf will do its best to match you with a work environment that is the best fit. We encourage you to read the Fellows’ Reports in our reports database (you will need to email piafapp@princetoninafrica.org for the login information) to learn more about Fellows’ day-to-day work experiences at various posts.
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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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