Cambodia: 1 Fellowship

Phnom Penh.  1 position in the English Language Support Unit at the only national, public university in Cambodia.  The fellow will be a part of a very dedicated staff comprised of Cambodian and international teachers who teach scholarship students who are expected to go back to their home villages and teach both science subjects and English.  Excellent mentorship, high quality teaching, and eager students are hallmarks of this position.  A small stipend is provided.  The position begins in early September.

China: 19 Fellowships

Hunan Province: 2 positions at a teachers college in a relatively remote part of Hunan Province. This region, which is home to many people of the Tu and Miao minorities, is one of the most underdeveloped in China. The city (population 300,000) is located 60 miles from a major nature preserve. These positions offer a wonderful opportunity to work with minority students from one of the poorer regions of China and make a real difference. Applicants should be prepared for tougher living conditions than those found in major Chinese cities.

Hubei Province: 2 positions at a polytechnic university in the capital, Wuhan, an industrial city with a large student population. Compared to the major coastal cities, Wuhan is the “real China.” It is not as slick and prosperous but it has seen rapid change of late. Wuhan’s climate is challenging due to its hot summers and cold winters without central heat. The fellows teach conversational English to undergraduate and graduate students.

Liaoning Province: 3 positions at a major science university in Dalian and 2 positions at a teaching college in Shenyang. With its clean environment and small foreign community, Dalian is probably one of the most livable cities in China. Shenyang is the former Manchu capital and is now an industrial city. Located on the south side of the city, the university campus hosts an institute specializing in American studies. Candidates with English degrees may have the opportunity to teach literature classes. History and finance majors may also have the chance to teach specialized courses in English.

Xinjiang Province: 2 positions located two hours outside of Urumqi in Shihezi, a small Chinese city with blue skies, access to sprawling mountains, and an environment unlike the majority of mainland China. This post offers a gateway into Uigher minority culture and the historical Silk Road, as well as an unparalleled opportunity to immerse and study Mandarin. Candidates should be prepared for cold winters and for more isolation than other posts. Teachers will have an opportunity to teach English, literature, and possibly some specialized subject courses. Modest stipend and housing will be provided.

Zhejiang Province: 3 positions at a major technical university. The city, Hangzhou, is a short distance from Shanghai. However, it is vastly different from the major metropolis. Few foreigners reside here, making it a great place for practicing Mandarin and making Chinese friends. Comparatively clean air, a smaller population, and beautiful park scenery (including the famous West Lake) make it one of China's most attractive sites.

Hong Kong: 2 Fellowships

 3 Fellowships:

Japan

Kurashiki: 1-2 positions at a private Catholic girls’ high school (and junior high) in a medium-sized city with access to Osaka. Kurashiki is a quiet location without a lot of night life. Fellows generally find good opportunities to become involved with students through participation in extra-curricular activities such as coaching the school debate team. The school provides housing, a generous salary, and return air-ticket.

Chiba: 1 English language instruction position at a family-owned Buddhist temple school a little over an hour from Tokyo.  This is the sister school of the Tokyo Buddhist temple.  Expect hundreds of little shoes and kids jumping all over you at recess.  You will be teaching young Japanese children and in some cases their mothers.  This position is well suited for someone who has a background in early childhood education and loves children.  Chiba is a very modern, very Japanese city.  A modest living stipend and housing are provided.

Mongolia: 1 Fellowship

Sandwiched between China and Russia in Central Asia, Mongolia is one of the world's oldest countries.  Under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his successors, it was the world power in the 12th and 13th centuries, controlling nearly all of Asia and Russia.  From the 17th century on, however, Mongolia's fortunes became increasingly dependent on its two giant neighbors, China and Russia.  In 1924, with the establishment of the Mongolian People's Republic, Mongolia became the second communist country in the world.  The country was a Soviet satellite for many years, heavily dependent upon the U.S.S.R. for military and financial aid and dependably sympathetic to the Soviet Union in matters of foreign policy.  Since the collapse of communism, the country has turned to the West for aid in an effort to balance out the overwhelming economic influence of China, with whom it shares a border and whose business interests are already well-represented in Ulaan Bataar. 

Ulaan Baatar:  1 position in English language instruction at one of Mongolia's leading universities teaching in the English and Cultural Studies Department.  Teaching may include English language as well as content such as English/American literature and cultural studies.  Teaching hours are roughly 16-18 per week amongst a friendly staff that includes young Mongolian faculty members and several other foreign teachers.  Students are very eager to have contact with foreigners.  The position includes a living stipend and housing provided by the university.  The post begins in August/September.

Finance:

1 position as an analyst at a leading financial institution in Mongolia (Ulaan Baatar) devoted to serving "marginalized citizens"  through micro-lending.  The bank's business, much of which is in the provinces, includes making small loans to small borrowers such as herders and shepherds and other members of the nomadic population.  The post may require long stretches at a time away from the capital, working with franchises in the districts.  A liveable housing and living stipend will be provided.  The position begins in the summer.      

1 position working for the premier investment bank in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City).  The fellow will work with analysts to advise and represent new companies as they navigate one the fastest changing economies in the world. The fellow will receive a modest living stipend and, at times, long hours are expected. Vietnamese language skills required. The position begins in the summer.  

Law:

1-2 paralegal positions in China (Hong Kong and Beijing) for a major American law firm with a renowned Asia practice. The practice is evenly balanced between representation of foreign companies directly investing in Hong Kong and mainland China and representation of local enterprises in a variety of international matters, including public offerings of securities, international lending transactions, foreign commercial paper litigation and regulatory administrative proceedings.  This position requires strong Mandarin (or Cantonese) skills. Compensation package includes a very generous local salary, housing allowance, and airfare. Positions begin in July/August.


Business/Consulting Firm:

1 position in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)  at a strategic consulting firm started by a former PiA fellow.  The fellow will be a research analyst, supporting consulting projects, assisting multinational companies with their Asian investment, and providing market entry strategy.  This is an excellent way to get a first-hand look at the booming Chinese and/or Southeast Asian economies.  Travel is required and hours are long.  Strong proficiency in Thai or Mandarin preferred.  A modest salary and round trip airfare are provided.  An 18-month commitment is preferred.

1-2 position(s) with a private consulting firm in Thailand (Bangkok), that works with government and private clients to conduct feasibility studies for infrastructure projects in sustainable development sectors such as renewable energy, electricity generation, water supply and sanitation, rural transportation, health and biodiversity conservation.  The fellowship provides a first- hand look at conceptualizing, funding and implementing of sustainable development projects in South East Asia.  The fellow will serve as an analyst who provides direct project support of company projects including political, economic and market research; develops investment and market entry strategies; conducts investment feasibility studies, does financial modeling and cash flows analysis; and maintains project database for detailing all information relation.  The fellow is mentored by a PiA alumnus and provided a generous stipend.  Position begins in mid-Summer. 

Adventure Travel:

1-2 position(s) with a China (Beijing)-based boutique travel agency specializing in tours to remote areas of the mainland. Fellow will help with marketing and PR, developing training manuals for tour guides and web development. Salary is modest, but there will be numerous opportunities to travel. Previous experience living in China and proficient Mandarin required. Position begins in mid-summer.

1 position in Thailand (Chiang Mai), at a rock climbing company.  Started by a PiA alumnus, this position involves marketing, organizing trips for both executives and for children, recruiting and training volunteers, and working to grow the organization's non-profit aspects (networking, grant writing, etc.) in an effort to give street children and other disadvantaged groups the opportunity to learn to climb.  Fellows are strongly encouraged to learn Thai and lessons are built into the work day.  The close-knit atmosphere is ideal for someone hoping to become immersed into a unique aspect of Thai culture from the first day.

31 positions with highly regarded international and local non-government organizations involved in community development. All positions are located at the country or regional offices and provide an excellent exposure to international development work. Duties include project related fieldwork, grant proposal writing, and some administrative work. Some in-country travel is required. In most cases, language experience is not required. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and be comfortable working with little supervision.

Strong writing skills, grant development experience, and some prior experience working with non-profit organizations are strongly preferred. Previous living experience in a developing country is preferred but not required. Housing, vacation time, and salary are provided. Starting dates for the NGO positions range from the beginning of June to early September.

Positions include the following:

Environment:

2 positions in Vietnam (Hanoi) and Laos (Vientiane) with one of the world’s largest international conservation organizations. Job responsibilities include writing concept papers, grant development, project development, planning workshops and seminars, etc. This fellowship is best for someone with an interest and background in environmental policy; an environmental science background is helpful, but not essential.

1 position in Thailand (Bangkok) working in communications for a not-for-profit international organization that works together with partners to support community forestry and natural resource management in the region in an effort to improve livelihoods, environmental services and biodiversity conservation.  The fellow will maintain and develop communications and networking activities, including involvement in publications, analyzing fieldwork and best practices, and supporting workshops.  Applicants should have a strong interest in or experience in community forestry, natural resource management or international development as well as strong writing skills.  Work in this cross-cultural office is very team oriented. The fellow is provided with a modest living stipend.  

1-2 positions working on legal reform (capacity building for environmental NGOs) and energy issues (energy conservation, green buildings, sustainable transportation) in China (Beijing) with some opportunities for fieldwork throughout the year.  The fellow will also periodically work on projects with US-based program areas such as climate change, fisheries, and forestry.  The fellow will conduct research, implement conferences and workshops, and generally participate in all aspects of the organization's work in China giving him/her a broad perspective on a range of issues of great importance in China today.  Individuals interested in international development, international environmental NGOs, and/or international law would be strong candidates. The office is in the midst of a large expansion, which means that fellows would have the opportunity to make major contributions to the way the program takes shape but will also need to be flexible about work assignments.  A modest living stipend is provided.

1 position in India (New Delhi) at an established think tank focused on global energy, environmental and developmental issues. The fellow will serve as a researcher for the institution, with all the culture and colors of cosmopolitan New Delhi at hand. New Delhi offers the opportunities of a big city while retaining the distinct flavor of India and is the most diverse city in India. Excellent writing skills are a must and a science background is helpful.  Fellows are provided a stipend and the position begins in August.

1 position in Vietnam (Hanoi) with an international NGO focused on monitoring wildlife trade.  The office in Hanoi is a subsidiary of the Southeast Asia regional office and focuses on the Greater Mekong region including Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.  The fellow is the communications focal point for the regional office as well as headquarters in Malaysia.  Job duties include writing press releases, news articles, and handling report distribution. The staff is small and a significant amount of responsibility is given to the fellow.  Experience in communications and/or conservation policy is strongly preferred.  Excellent writing skills required.  Position begins in August.

1 position in Timor-Leste with an international NGO based in Dili. This NGO runs an agricultural capacity building program in three agricultural high schools in the districts of East Timor.  The program is designed to give the students the practical, hands on experience they will needto create their own agribusinesses once they have graduated from this one year program. This fellow will be based out of Dili but will frequently travel to the districts as support staff for the program. Office responsibilities include managing the student data base, assisting with quarterly reports and event planning.  In field responsibilities include recruiting students, assisting with student workshops and observing student activities. This is a great post for afellow who really wants to experience the real East Timor while still getting an office experience. 

1 position in Nepal (Kathmandu) with a mid-sized development and conservation NGO in Kathmandu,Nepal. Work focuses on preserving mountain ecologies while promoting the well-being of economically marginalized mountain communities.Multiple, mostly long-term projects are being implemented at any given time, including sustainable tourism promotion, sustainable agricultural enterprise development, infrastructure development, and climate change adaptation. Interns are substantively involved in programming, as well as grant writing and publications tasks. Nepali
is not expected before arrival, but it will be important to devote considerable time to learning the language outside of the office.

Reproductive and Public Health:

1 position in Vietnam (Hanoi), 1 position in The Philippines (Manila), 1 position in Indonesia (Banda Aceh) and 1 position in Nepal (Kathmandu) with major international NGOs focusing on community development and disaster relief through programs designed to address maternal and child healthcare, nutrition, and education.

2 positions in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) with a regional NGO that works collaboratively with government, private companies, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to address the community impact of and reduce the rising number of traffic fatalities in Southeast Asia.  This NGO has a strong preference for fellows with experience in the fields of public health and community development.  Applicants need strong writing (reports, grants, note-taking), research and workshop training skills. 

1 position in Thailand (Chiang Mai) with a local NGO focusing on early childhood care and development, education, life skills curricula and children made vulnerable to HIV.  Candidates with NGO experience and a background in early childhood education preferred.  Thailand language skills required.

1 position at an orphanage/NGO in India (New Delhi) that serves 35 children living with HIV/AIDS. This dynamic post consists of grant writing, strategic planning, office administration, teaching English and caring for the kids. In addition to working in the office and writing grants and reports, the fellow will be involved with outreach programming to other communities coping with HIV/AIDS and conducting sexual health education programs in local schools. The fellow in this post is highly immersed in both the city but also in the community that serves these marginalized groups.  A modest living stipend is provided. 

2 position in Laos (Vientiane) and in Thailand (Bangkok)with a major NGO specializing in AIDS prevention and family planning.Responsibilities include: writing/producing a monthly newsletter,developing technical and financial proposals to fund existing or newhealth programs, writing narrative and financial reports on projectactivities for donors and producing the annual report. Candidate needsexcellent writing skills and some experience with desktop publishing.

1 position in China (Kunming)with a major international NGO specializing in AIDS prevention andfamily planning.  Responsibilities will include writing and editingmaterials and brochures for family planning initiatives, developingtechnical proposals, grant-writing, assisting in-field operations, andwriting narrative reports on project activities.  This candidate needsfluent Mandarin, strong writing and editing skills, and a demonstratedinterest in public health.  Experience in advertising, desktoppublishing or brochure design will be considered a big plus.  A modestliving and housing stipend will be provided.  The position begins inearly summer. 

Community Development

1 position in Timor-Leste (Dili) with an international NGO that works to build local markets by increasing transactions between the international community and local businesses.  Wtih the philosophy that a vibrant private sector is vital to a lasting peace in Timor-Leste, the NGO encourages procurement from local sources to stimulate the economy in the country.  The fellow's responsibilities include: assisting with the verification of local business information, writing monthly reports, managing projects, writing grants, using a database to research the local business community, networking with other NGOs and international organizations and proposing ways to improve the services provided by the organization.  The post is flexible and allows the fellow to develop a role that best benefits both the organization and the fellow.  A basic understanding of development, economics and NGOs is helpful.  Tetum is a useful skill, but not necessary at the beginning of the post.

Democracy-Building & Post-Conflict Reconciliation:

1 position in Indonesia (Jakarta) and 1 position in Cambodia (Phnom Penh) with an international non-profit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy.  The organization provides practical assistance to political and civic leaders, advancing democratic values and working to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.  Programs promote the deepening of a politically aware and active citizenry through participatory grassroots education and organizing initiatives; the strengthening of civilian oversight in the country's security sector; and the development of the national government’s capacity to conduct effective public outreach.  A strong candidate will have a background in international relations and/or political experience, grass roots organizing, campaign experience, civic education, socio-political research and/or focus groups, grant/proposal writing, strong communications skills.  A modest living stipend will be provided.

2 positions in Indonesia (Banda Aceh) with local NGOs.  The first NGO works with local government authorities and USAID on implementing Aceh’s peace agreement.  The second does post-conflict reconciliation work using media.  The work being done in post-tsunami Aceh provides PiA fellows with limitless opportunity to make an impact in a community that is really in need. Aceh offers a first-hand look at the issues involved in international aid and development efforts in post-conflict societies. Relative to most of Indonesia, Aceh is religiously conservative. Fellows will be living under shariah law and should respect local norms.  PiA fellows, with a propensity for learning local language and immersing themselves in culture, are exactly the kind of foreigners that can make a big difference. Previous international work, experience working with NGOs, excellent writing skills, and some Bahasa language skills are strongly preferred.  

Cultural Development:

1 position in China (Beijing) with a small local NGO working on the protection of old city buildings and culture. The fellow will work primarily in communications and coordinating projects of media relations, surveying, and development. The office is contained in one of Beijing's famed "hutong" neighborhoods in a former temple. Working on this issue, the fellow will have a chance to both immerse and participate in some amount of fieldwork right away. Strong Mandarin language skills required. Position begins in late summer / early fall.

1 position with a state-of-the-art science museum in the Philippines (Manila).  The museum is well into the planning stages and expects to open this year.  The fellow will be tasked with helping to develop the science museum’s exhibit galleries and help put together a marketing plan to create public interest in the project. The museum is considered a flagship project of one of the leading companies in The Philippines. Experience working in museums, a science background, or Tagalog language skills are an advantage. 

• TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) experience is required prior to leaving for Asia for all English teaching positions. At least 20 hours of TESL preparation either through a short course (such as that offered at Princeton) or through volunteer tutoring will fulfill this requirement. Tutoring can be accomplished at most universities and also through church groups and human service organizations. Check with colleges in your area to see if a TESL course is offered or contact a local Literacy Volunteers program.
                                                                                                                      
• English teaching positions require native English speaking ability. PiA recognizes that citizens of any country may have native-speaker fluency in English, but we have occasionally had problems convincing Asian institutions of that fact.
  
  
• Asian language ability is NOT a prerequisite for most teaching positions. Non-teaching positions typically require some language skills.
  
  
• All applicants MUST be able to come to Princeton for a personal interview in January, and all applicants receiving placements MUST attend the weekend orientation held in late May on the Princeton University campus.

• an orientation program including travel, health, visa, and packing information as well as cultural and current affairs background on our locations.
• group medical insurance for all interns in need of coverage, including emergency medical evacuation coverage.
• travel grants on a need basis. Airfare is generally the responsibility of the fellow.
• student loan deferments for PiA participants are generally granted by student loan agencies.

1. Application Fee: $50.00 for all applicants.
2. Transportation expenses for trips to Princeton in January (interviews) and May (orientation).
3. $350 intern contribution. This contribution represents only a fraction of the total costs of arranging a fellowship.
4. Vaccination and pre-departure health expenses.
5. Visa application fees.
6. Round-trip transportation to Asia for many positions.
7. Cost of TESL Certification where applicable (the course offered at Princeton costs $125).

China:

Environmental NGO Intern: 1 summer position at the China (Beijing) office of a leading American environmental NGO. The intern will work with the Communications team to organize public relations events, manage media coverage and conduct research as needed. The small size of the office allows the intern to take on responsibility and use initiative to form new projects. Applicants interested in learning about the complex and growing environmental movement in China and about the role of international NGOs in China are encouraged to apply; knowledge of Mandarin is helpful but not absolutely necessary. A generous living stipend is provided. The position runs from early June to early September.

Engineering Intern:  2 summer positions for working with large corporation in China. Interns will gain exposure to senior management during their internship as well as mentoring, and will have the opportunity to work on energy efficiency and the design of energy efficient building features (walls, windows, ventilation systems, lighting) or energy contract business (long term energy contracts with customers, addressing questions of energy supply, managing energy building schedules, contract negotiations, marketing and advertising).  The internship will begin with the students managing Broad Corporation’s presence at the Shanghai Expo. This will be followed by project work in Changsha, Hunan Province.  Good candidates will have a background in civil/mechanical/aeronautical engineering or ORFE.  No language skills necessary.