Princeton in Asia Fellowships are one- or two-year immersive work placements at host organizations in Asia. PiA Fellowships emphasize cultural immersion and contributing to host communities. Fellows take part in a paid work opportunity and receive a local living stipend. PiA Fellows are employees of their host organizations. Further information is available on the Princeton in Asia website.
Conditions of Eligibility
- Be a senior or recent graduate.
- PiA selects Fellows who are committed to furthering their mission of fostering mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia.
- PiA seeks values including: Transformation; Immersion; Relationship building; Humility; Mutuality and interdependence; Contributing to the community.
- No restriction based on US citizenship or residency status, but all candidates must present a compelling rationale for how they will contribute to PiA’s mission of United States-Asia exchange. Applicants who are not US citizens must have lived in the US for a year or more or graduated from a US-accredited institution.
Application Materials
- A completed application form.
- A current résumé.
- Two essays of 250-300 words.
- Tell us about an experience that gave you a new perspective on building bridges across difference.
- Tell us about a time you contributed to a community or group as a newcomer or outsider.
- A 60-second video.
- An unofficial copy of your UT Austin transcript.
- One recommendation. The recommender will be prompted to complete an online form rather than uploading a letter.
Application Deadline
Students should discuss the application process with an ODPS team member prior to applying. Completed applications must be submitted by Nov. 1, 2026.