Call for Applications: 2026 Fuller Fellowship Peacebuilding

Applications open June 10 – July 12:  2026 William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2026—The Asia Foundation (TAF) is seeking applications for the 2026 William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding, its signature leadership development program for emerging peacebuilders from Asia and the Pacific. Three fellows will be selected for a year-long program designed to strengthen leadership skills, expand professional networks, and support their contributions to peace and conflict transformation.

The fellowship is open to early- and mid-career professionals who demonstrate leadership potential and are actively advancing peace through research, policy, advocacy, community engagement, dialogue, mediation, or related fields.

A cornerstone of the fellowship is a two-week study tour and professional exchange in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, and Washington, D.C., from November 10-21, 2026. Fellows will engage with practitioners, policymakers, academics, and civil society leaders working across diverse peacebuilding and conflict-resolution contexts. The program also includes virtual learning seminars through TAF’s Leadership & Exchange programs and a $2,500 professional development grant to support a self-designed project or professional goal

As subnational conflict dynamics become increasingly complex across Asia and the Pacific, there is a growing need for leaders who can bridge divides, foster dialogue, and advance locally grounded solutions. The Fuller Fellowship is designed to equip rising leaders with the networks, knowledge, and support that strengthen their ability to contribute to lasting peace in the region.

Established in 2004 by TAF’s Board of Trustees, the fellowship honors William P. Fuller’s 15 years of leadership as president and reflects his commitment to developing young leaders dedicated to addressing conflict and strengthening peace across the region.

The fellowship is supported by privately endowed funds.

Applications will be accepted from June 10 through July 12, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria:

• 40 years old or younger during the program year (born after October 13, 1986) 
• Open to candidates from one of the countries in which TAF has had a presence. Candidates must be able to secure a visa to travel to the U.S. (candidates from Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Laos must be currently based in the U.S.).  
• Passionate about contributing to peacebuilding in the Asia-Pacific region through research and/or practice 
• Fluent in written and spoken English 
• Strong candidates are: eager to build a professional network through collaboration with others in the field; have demonstrated leadership capacity and at least 3 years of professional experience; are driven to complete self-directed coursework and professional project plan; Must be able to commit to the program dates above