Call for Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027-2028! Apply Now!!
A Princeton in Africa fellowship experience is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for personal and professional development and growth. It is often described as a way to get a foot in the door in key sectors on the African continent. It is also an opportunity to join a growing community of passionate PiAf alumni.
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The fellowship experience varies greatly depending on placement and organization. Some Fellows work closely with a supervisor or colleague(s); others work more independently. Some Fellows work in offices that are filled with local staff; others work with a high number of international staff. Some Fellows live in urban areas like Johannesburg and Nairobi; others are based in very rural areas with limited amenities.
All Fellows will be required to attend a pre-departure orientation as well as a mid-year retreat, both of which are designed to foster professional development and community building among the Fellowship cohort.
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No matter the host organization or the location, all fellowships are 12 months long and all Fellows are supported by Princeton in Africa staff, alumni, and other Fellows. Community is a PiAf guarantee.
Benefits
- $350 program placement fee upon acceptance of a fellowship offer.
- Depending on the post, round-trip airfare to and from their fellowship post in their host country.
- Pre-departure medical expenses (e.g. immunizations, malaria prevention meds, personal meds, visit for completing medical release form).
- Depending on the post, Fellows may contribute to visa or work permit costs.
- Partial cost of travel to mid-year Retreat.
- Housing and living stipend.
- Certain visas/work permits.
- Medical insurance, medical evacuation insurance, security evacuation insurance.
- Mid-year Retreat with meals, housing, and activities, and partial travel allowance.
Eligibilities
- Be young professionals or current undergraduates graduating by June 2027 at the time of application.*
- Hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or a Ph.D. from either:
- A 4-year U.S.-accredited university, or
- A 4-year locally-accredited university based in Africa
- Have full professional proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English as defined by the CEFR (Level C1 and above). Additional professional proficiency in Arabic, French, Kiswahili, or Portuguese is preferred for some posts.
- Be no older than 35 years of age for the duration of the fellowship year (born on or after September 1, 1992).
- Hold a passport that is valid until at least 6 months after the end of the fellowship year.
* Applicants must not be enrolled in any graduate, doctoral, or equivalent advanced academic programs during their fellowship year.
Eligible Regions: Open for AllApplication Process
- Applicants are required to complete their application through “apply link” below.
Application Deadline: October 26, 2026 (6 Days Remaining)
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