Deadline: 27 October, 2025
Princeton in Africa has opened applications for its 2026-27 Nexus Programme Fellowship.
The Nexus programme is an addition to PiAf’s signature fellowship programme and is tailored specifically for young leaders educated at African institutions.
Benefits
- Fellows will have the opportunity to exchange skills, knowledge, leadership experience, and technical expertise
- Fellows’ experience and professional growth on the African continent will be enriched
Eligibility
- Be young professionals or current undergraduates graduating by June 2026 at the time of application
- Possess a bachelor’s, master’s (or equivalent), or a Ph.D. from an African university
- Full professional proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English as defined by the CEFR (Level C1 and above)
- Professional proficiency in French preferred for some posts
- Not older than 35 years of age for the duration of the fellowship year (born on or after September 1, 1991)
- Own a passport valid through the end of the fellowship year (August 2027)
- Have citizenship in an African country and have current residency in an African country (Applicants with dual U.S. citizenship will not be considered)
- Must not be enrolled in any graduate, doctoral, or equivalent advanced academic programmes during fellowship year
To apply and for more information, click here.
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