Fully Funded Fellowship: 2025 William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding

The Asia Foundation (TAF) will welcome a cohort of three fellows from Asia and the Pacific. The fellowship emphasizes network building between fellows and the global peacebuilding community to support and elevate their work and professional development.

Fuller Fellows are early or midcareer professionals with demonstrated potential for leadership in the peacebuilding field and who are actively working to promote peace through research, advocacy, policymaking, community practice, or other fields.

The heart of the program will be a study tour and peacebuilding exchange in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, and Washington, D.C., from October 13 through 24. Fellows will also participate in supplementary virtual seminars with The Asia Foundation’s Peace and Stability and Leadership and Exchange programs. TAF will provide each fellow with a flexible professional development grant to support their individually tailored projects or advance their professional goals.

The evolving complexity of 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 conflict resolution and peacebuilding in Asia and the Pacific.

TAF’s board of trustees first established the program in 2004 to honor William Fuller’s 15-year tenure as president. This tribute reflects the organization’s long-standing commitment to the field and Fuller’s particular concern for furthering the professional development of young Asians with the leadership potential and professional commitment to advance knowledge and practice regarding the management of subnational conflicts.

This program is supported by privately endowed funds.

Eligibility Criteria for Fully Funded Fellowship: 2025 William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding

1. 40 years old or younger during the program year (born after October 13, 1985)
2. Must be a citizen of one of the following countries or regions: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Islands, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.
3. Passionate about contributing to peacebuilding in the Asia-Pacific region through research or practice
4. Fluent in written and spoken English
5. Eager to build a professional network by collaborating with others in the field
6. Demonstrated leadership capacity and at least three years of professional experience
7. Must have the drive to complete self-directed coursework and professional project plan
8. Must be able to commit to the program dates October 13–24, 2025
9. Must be able to secure a visa for travel to the United States

Benefits of Fully Funded Fellowship: 2025 William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding

1. Fully funded travel and accommodation
2. Professional development grant
3. Access to global peacebuilding networks
4. In-person study tour in the U.S.
5. Tailored mentorship and seminars

How to Apply

Applications are open through June 1, 2025. Apply through the application portal.

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Application Deadline

June 1, 2025

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