The William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding 2023 is now open for applications. The evolving complexity of the subnational conflict in the 21st century requires significant investment in an emerging generation of committed leaders to innovate and drive solutions for peace. The William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding is dedicated to the professional development of the next generation of leaders committed to addressing conflict and peacebuilding in Asia and the Pacific. Emphasis is placed on network-building between fellows and the global peacebuilding community to support and elevate the fellows’ development and work.
The program supports three fellows each year. The small cohort model supports the development of a professional network and close collaboration. The program is designed so that fellows may stay in their jobs but also gain in-depth skill-building, professional development, exposure, and support for their work. Fuller Fellows are early or mid-career professionals with demonstrated potential for leadership in peacebuilding who are actively working to promote peace through research, advocacy, policymaking, or other realms bridging knowledge and implementation.
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by decades of experience and deep local expertise, our work across the region is focused on good governance, women’s empowerment and gender equality, inclusive economic growth, environment and climate action, and regional and international relations.
Headquartered in San Francisco, with an office in Washington, DC, The Asia Foundation works through its network of 18 country offices across Asia and the Pacific. Working with public and private partners, the Foundation receives funding from a diverse group of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals. In 2022, The Asia Foundation provided $86.7 million in direct program support and distributed textbooks and other educational materials valued at $2.4 million.
Internationally recognized for its commitment to the region’s development, The Asia Foundation brings together local individuals, communities, and governments who are shaping Asia’s future. The approach is nuanced and multi-dimensional. A particular strength is an ability to navigate Asia’s political context for reform and development. Engaging longstanding and ever-expanding networks, nurturing new talent and rising young leaders, and drawing on deep regional knowledge, The Asia Foundation plays a catalytic role in advancing Asia’s development and social progress.
Benefits
- A grant of $5,000 to support the tailored projects, advance professional goals, or further work in the peacebuilding arena.
Note:
- The amount of the grant is flexible.
Eligibilities
- Applicants must be under 40 years old (at the time of application and workshop).
- Applicants must be citizens of one of the following countries or regions: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Islands, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.
- Must be passionate about contributing to peacebuilding in the Asia-Pacific region through research and/or practice.
- Must have fluency in written and spoken English.
- Eager to build a professional network through collaboration with others in the field.
- Demonstrated leadership capacity and at least 3 years of professional experience.
- Must be driven to complete self-directed coursework and professional project plan.
- Must be able to commit to all program dates.
Application Process
- Applications have to be made through the Application Portal for the William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding available at the apply link.
Application Deadline: May 16, 2023
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