The application for 2026-27 Princeton in Africa fellowships is now availablehere. The deadline for the fellowship application isMonday, October 27th, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern.
To learn more about PiAf, please join our 2026-27 applicant mailing listhere.
This week, we will be holding aninfo session for Nexus applicants on Tuesday, September 9th 12:00-1:30 PM Eastern.More information can be found through our applicant mailing list.
We will also be holding aninfo session for prospective applicants on Tuesday, September 16th 12:00-1:30 PM Eastern.More information can be found through our applicant mailing list.
There are different eligibility requirements for our general fellowship program and our Nexus program, outlined below.
To be eligible for the 2026-27 Princeton in Africa Fellowship, general applicants must:
To be eligible for the 2026-27 Princeton in Africa Fellowship, Nexus applicants must:
Learn more about the Nexus Program
Applicants are eligible for both programs only if they(a) currently reside on the African continent AND (b) have a bachelors or postgraduate degree from an African institution that is U.S.-accredited.
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To apply, please complete all sections of our online application. Please review the list below for all required components and follow the instructions on the online application carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additional details can be found in ourFAQs pageand in the application.
REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR NEXUS APPLICANTS ONLY:
Additional Notes:
Policy Updates:
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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 of the field of development on the African continent. It is also an opportunity to join a growing community of passionate PiAf alumni.
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 expatriates. Some Fellows live in urban areas like Johannesburg and Nairobi; others are based in very rural areas with limited resources.
No matter the host organization or the location, all fellowships are 12 months long and all Fellows experience support from Princeton in Africa staff, alumni, and other Fellows. Community is a PiAf guarantee.
The Princeton in Africa experience is an investment on the part of each Fellow, each fellowship organization, and Princeton in Africa. The following funding arrangements are in place.
Fellows cover:
Note: PiAf is committed to ensuring all applicants are able to participate in the program regardless of financial need. Once placed, there is an available financial aid application for Fellows with demonstrated need. Applicants with demonstrated need upon completion of their application should reach out directly to [email protected].
Princeton in Africa/Fellowship Organizations cover*:
Note: Fellowship stipends are to cover living costs directly related to the fellowship. Stipends are not meant to cover outside costs, including costs in Fellows’ home countries.
Consult these resources for more information about Princeton in Africa:
Late August, 2025Application goes live
Tuesday, Sept 16th, 2025 at 12:00-1:30 PM EasternInformation Sessionfor prospective applicants
Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EasternApplication Deadline
Early December, 2025Applicants notified about interviews
January 5-9th, 2026Fellowship interviews (conducted virtually)
February – May 2026Ongoing acceptance and placements
June 5 – 7th, 2026MandatoryVirtual Orientation
June 9 – August 10, 2026Fellowships begin
June 8 – August 9, 2027Fellowships end
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