Applying for this award requires participation in a campus review and nomination process. Contact McLain Hymer, Manager of Nationally Competitive Awards, for details.

Overview

Each year, through the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers approximately 14 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. They are selected from a pool of nominees nominated by several hundred participating universities and colleges. Gaither Junior Fellows work as research assistants to Carnegie’s senior scholars in a variety of fields, such as democracy, conflict and governance, nuclear policy, technology and international affairs, the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 10-12 months from September 1 through at least June 30 following graduation (students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the U.S. for the full year may apply)
• Be graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year

Anyone who has started graduate studies is ineligible for consideration (except in cases where the student has completed a joint bachelor’s/master’s degree program).

The program accepts applications only through participating universities via designated nominating officials.

Award

Fellowships are paid, full-time positions for one year. The current salary is $1,875 per semi-monthly pay period ($45,000 per year). A full benefits package and relocation support of up to $1,500 are also provided.

Application Status

Closed (will open in Fall 2024)

National Deadline: 

TBA

Learn more about the Gaither Junior Fellows Program