The Princeton in Africa Nexus Program 2026–2027 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates can apply and read more about this opportunity by clicking here.
About Princeton in Africa Nexus Program
Opportunity Details
Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is a non-profit organization that offers year-long paid post-graduate fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations working across the African continent. Fellowships are open to graduates of US-accredited colleges & universities as well as colleges & universities based on the African continent through the Nexus program. A list of our current 2025-26 Fellows is here.
Benefits of Princeton in Africa Nexus Program
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:
- $350 program placement fee upon acceptance of a post
- Round-trip airfare to and from post in their host country.
- Pre-departure medical expenses (immunizations, malaria prevention meds, personals meds, visit for completing medical release form)
- Depending on post, Fellow may contribute to visa or work permit costs
Princeton in Africa Nexus Program Requirements
To be eligible for the 2026-27 Princeton in Africa Fellowship, general applicants must:
- Be young professionals or current undergraduates graduating by June 2026 at the time of application.*
- Hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or a Ph.D. from a 4-year U.S.-accredited university.
- Have full professional proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English as defined by the CEFR(Level C1 and above). Professional proficiency in French 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, 1991).
- Hold a passport valid through the end of the fellowship year (August 2027).
Application Date and Process
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 our FAQs page and in the application.
REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
- Online application questionnaires
- Resume or CV
- Maximum 2 pages with font size 10 or higher
- PDF Format
- Official Transcripts
- Must be sent directly from your university to [email protected] via a secure online platform or official university email.
- Transcripts must be in English (or include an English translation). Additional details available in our FAQs.
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Submitted directly by your recommender via online form.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR NEXUS APPLICANTS ONLY:
- Proof of University Enrollment – Document(s) must be in English and in PDF format. PiAf will accept any ONE of the following:
- Official enrollment verification(with English translation, if needed)
- Scanned copy of diploma (with English translation, if needed)
- Letter on university letterhead(in English) signed by a university administrator or professor that includes:
- Dates of enrollment
- Degree obtained
- Area of study
- University representative’s email and phone number
Application Deadline
27 October, 2025
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