Exchange programs—administered by the San Francisco-based Asian-American Exchange (AAX) unit—help shape the perceptions of the Asians and Americans who take part in academic studies, conferences, special programs, and study tours tailored to particular needs under Asia Foundation auspices. The exchanges are part of larger Foundation-funded projects in Asia and thus reflect specific program areas that address U.S.-Asia interests. Examples include:
- Design and implementation of a study tour on environmental health risks for a delegation of Vietnamese environmental specialists.
- Recruitment of a specialist on legal aid to participate in a U.S.-China labor law cooperation project.
- Placement and oversight of a Thai participant in the American Political Science Association's Congressional Fellowship Program.
The Foundation also sponsors the following special exchange programs:
The William P. Fuller Fellowship in Conflict Resolution
The Chang-Lin Tien Distinguished Fellowship Program
The L.Z. Yuan Fellowship in Media and International Affairs
India Regional Security Studies Fellowship
The Margaret F. Williams Fellowship in Asian Art
Luce Scholars Program
Use the links at the left to learn more about these programs.