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Deadline: 12/02/2024
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James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Please review and follow this step-by-step guide for potential James C. Gaither Junior Fellows applicants!

The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program offers up to twelve one-year internships at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Gaither Junior Fellows assist with research and editing for Carnegie senior scholars in areas including nuclear nonproliferation, foreign policy, democracy and governance, technology policy, economics, and regional studies. Junior Fellows are paid a monthly salary and receive health insurance.

Penn Internal Deadline: The application 2025-2026 cycle is now open, deadline December 2, 2024, 4:00 PM. 

Penn’s Application Process:  The Gaither Junior Fellows program accepts nominations from institutions – students may not apply independently. To apply to be one of Penn’s nominees, you must complete the following steps by Penn’s Internal Deadline.

  • 2025-2026 application materials are available in this link:  James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program application
  • As soon as you have arranged for letters of recommendation, begin a CURF Fellowships Nomination Request for the Gaither Junior Fellows program and request letters through that process. 
  • You will also be prompted to upload a single PDF which combines:
    1. Gaither application form
    2. cover essay (1 page, double-spaced, on why you wish to become a Junior Fellow)
    3. CV or resume (1-2 pages) 
    4. unofficial transcript from Path@Penn (and other institutions, if relevant)
    5. essay for the program for which you are applying (3 pages)
  • Nominated students will receive further instructions.  

Contact Information

kmilch@upenn.edu 
Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships 
3539 Locust Walk, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Details:

Location

USA

Type

Research, Work/Service

Eligibility

Senior, Alumni