ELIGIBILITY:

Nexus applicants must be young professionals or current undergraduates graduating by June 2025 at the time of application.

Nexus applicants must have an undergraduate degree, a Master’s degree (or equivalent), or a Ph.D. from an African university.

Nexus applicants must not be enrolled in any graduate, doctoral, or equivalent advanced academic programs during their fellowship year.

Nexus applicants must have full professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English as defined by the CEFR (Level C1 and above). Additionally, professional proficiency in French is preferred at some posts.

Nexus applicants must be not more than 35 years of age for the duration of the fellowship year (through August 2026). Nexus applicants for the 2025-26 fellowship year must have a birthdate that falls on or after September 1, 1990.

Nexus applicants must have a passport valid through the end of the fellowship year (August 2026).

Nexus Applicants must have citizenship in an African country and have current residency in an African country (applicants with dual U.S. citizenship will not be considered).

*Nexus applicants must not be enrolled in any graduate, doctoral, or equivalent advanced academic programs during their fellowship year.

BENEFIT:

Princeton in Africa/Fellowship Organizations cover:

Housing and living stipend

Certain visas/work permits

Medical insurance, medical evacuation insurance, security evacuation insurance

Mid-year Retreat partial travel allowance and meals/housing

Fellowship packages vary post-to-post: details will be provided in the offer letter prior to a Fellows acceptance

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.