Gaither Junior Fellows Program

https://carnegieendowment.org/programs-and-projects?lang=en

Application period: October to January
Campus deadline: December 1, 2024
National deadline: January 15, 2025
NOTE: Applicants must submit completed applications by the campus deadline to be considered for a nomination slot.

Eligibility requirements:

U.S. citizens, International students
All applicants must be eligible to work in the US for a full 12 months from August 1 through July 31 following graduation (standard OPT only; STEM OPT not accepted)
Seniors and alumni who have graduated during the last academic year but have not started graduate studies

Award summary and conditions: The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Approximately 15 students will be hired to work as employees at Carnegie in Washington, D.C. on a full-time basis for 10-12 months. Gaither Junior Fellows provide research assistance to scholars working within Carnegie's programs. They have the opportunity to conduct research, contribute to op-eds, papers, reports, and books, edit documents, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists, and government officials.

The 2025-2026 programs / projects include:

Democracy, Conflict, and Governance
American Statecraft
Nuclear Policy
Technology and International Affairs
Middle East
International Security and Political Economy [to work with the International Security and South Asia Programs]
Asia Program
Russia and Eurasia
Africa Program
Global Order and Institutions
Sustainability, Climate, and Geopolitics
Europe

Application process: Applicants must apply through the Director for Fellowships and Grants, Dr. Jess Hernandez, and up to two nominations may be forwarded.

Application instructions and required documents: Application guides can be obtained directly from Dr. Hernandez. Application materials must be uploaded and submitted by the campus deadline through the following Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Kpq6QPrQg_fkd3of5iRrqQNcR5x0Y2kEIGL03zVYzvY/edit

Required documents:

application form
unofficial transcript
resume / CV (up to 2 pages)
personal statement (up to 1 typed, double-spaced page)
substantive essay (up to 3 typed, double-spaced pages)
letters of recommendation (2) --- both letters must be emailed directly to Jenny Stratton at strattjm@whitman.edu

Nominating official: Director for Fellowships and Grants

Campus review process: Yes

Campus nomination required: Yes

National committee interview: Yes, the Selection Committee chooses approximately 3-4 applicants per position for interviews.