Gaither Junior Fellows Program
http://carnegieendowment.org/about/jr-fellows
Application period: October to January
Campus deadline: December 1, 2024
National deadline: January 15, 2025
NOTE: Applicants must submit complete 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.
- 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 Dr. Hernandez at hernand2@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.