PiA fellowships are one- or two-year immersive work placements at host organizations in Asia.

The primary prerequisite for a PiA fellowship is a bachelor’s degree. Some positions may require additional work experience or credentials. We do accept candidates with master’s degrees, but not those with terminal or professional degrees (Ph.D, M.D., or J.D.). 

PiA applicants are generally college seniors or recent college graduates. Graduates of any college or university are eligible to apply for a PiA fellowship. There is no age limit for applying to  PiA.

While PiA does not restrict eligibility based on US citizenship or residency status, all candidates must present a compelling rationale for how they will contribute to PiA’s mission of United States-Asia exchange. Please note that host countries’ visa restrictions may limit our ability to place citizens of certain nationalities.

Additional eligibility information:

All applicants must have a valid passport by the time they accept a fellowship offer. For visa purposes, PiA Fellows need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after their fellowship end date. If you do not have a passport or your passport will expire soon, we encourage you to apply for or renew your passport now.
All positions require professional proficiency in English. English teaching positions require native or near-native English-speaking ability.
Asian language skills are welcome but not required for most fellowships. Applicants should refer to fellowship descriptions to identify specific language and skill requirements for each post. 
Applicants are not required to have any level of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) training or experience before applying to PiA. All candidates who receive placement in a teaching position will be asked to complete PiA’s teacher training course.
There is no fee to apply to PiA.

• senior
• graduate

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status

PiA’s Selection Process

• PiA’s application, selection, and placement processes are lengthy and multi-faceted. We recognize the process involves a significant investment of time on the part of applicants, advisors, PiA staff, and host organizations.
• We attempt to offer interviews only to those applicants who stand a reasonable chance of receiving a fellowship post. However, being granted an interview does not guarantee a spot on the program.
• We work closely with host organizations to understand their needs and requirements for fellowship positions. However, host organization needs may change, so applicants should demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and commitment to the PiA experience.
• We ask all applicants to refrain from contacting any PiA host organization directly. PiA will put applicants in contact with their potential host organization at the nomination stage of the process. Any applicant who circumvents PiA’s selection process by contacting a host organization directly will be automatically disqualified from consideration for a PiA fellowship.
• Upon acceptance of a fellowship offer, PiA and host organizations begin making significant investments of time, energy and financial resources to be able to welcome the Fellow on the appointed timeline. We therefore ask that upon accepting a PiA fellowship, Fellows remove themselves from consideration from other application processes.

Founded in 1898, Princeton in Asia (PiA) has been building bridges between the U.S. and Asia for over a century. PiA’s original mission is as meaningful and urgent today as it was 119 years ago. The need to educate Americans about Asia and to help Asian communities better understand the United States has never been higher.

Any questions can be directed to apply@princetoninasia.org.