Details

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a global network of policy research centers. In a complex, changing, and increasingly contested world, the Carnegie Endowment generates strategic ideas and independent analysis, supports diplomacy, and trains the next generation of international scholar-practitioners to help countries and institutions take on the most difficult global problems and safeguard peace. 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, DC on a full-time basis for 10-12 months.

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Scholarship Amount

$4,000/month for 10-12 months, benefits, and $1,500 relocation fee

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Annual Number of Scholarships Awarded

• 15 per year

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Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen or attending a university located in the U.S.
  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. for 12 months from approximately August 1 through July 31 of the following year
• Be a graduating senior or have graduated during the last academic year and have not started graduate studies
• Be interested in one of the Endowment’s programs, which are detailed on the website

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Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence
• Strong letters of recommendation
• Experience related to the discipline of interest
• Language skills, if necessary

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Application Material

• Junior Fellows Program Application
  • Essay pertaining to why you would like to become a Junior Fellow
  • Research Program Interest Essay
• CV/Resume
• Transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation
• University Endorsement

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University Endorsement Process

University endorsement is a competitive process and not guaranteed. Students seeking University of Utah endorsement must submit certain application components by the University’s deadline.

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