
Princeton in Asia Fellowship
Asia
Interest Area - Asia
Intercultural Exchange
Princeton in Asia (PiA) fellowships emphasize cultural immersion and contributing to host communities. They select Fellows who are committed to furthering the PiA mission of fostering mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia.
PiA Fellows receive:
- Immersive, paid work opportunity at a host organization in Asia. PiA Fellows are employees of their host organizations, and not of PiA.
- Stipend from host organization. The stipend is intended to foster an immersive experience in the host community and is 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 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. Each country in which PiA operates has one or more designated Country Advisors with significant experience and local knowledge of the host country. Country Advisors assist with enhancing cultural immersion sharing knowledge on local culture, behavior and norms.
- Connection to the PiA Alumni Network and mentor directory
- Preparation through virtual orientation, teacher training, and ongoing PiA programming
- Language grants (by application).
Fellows must have completed a bachelors degree before starting the fellowship (you can apply as a senior).
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