Fellowships
The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program pairs students to work for a year as research assistants to senior scholars at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
- What’s provided: Gaither Junior Fellows work in full-time positions for 10-12 with an anticipated salary of $3,916.67 per month and receive relocation support of up to $1,500.
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Field of Study/Work/Focus Area/Industry: Humanities, Social Sciences
- Program Type: Research
Eligibility
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree prior to beginning the program
- Must be a seniors and or an alum who has graduated within the past academic year
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program
Timeline
| Application launch | September 29 2025 |
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| Application advising | September 29, 2025 to November 21, 2025 |
| Campus deadline | November 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET |
| National deadline | January 15, 2026 |
How to Apply
Review the 2024-25 James C. Gaither Junior Fellows materials for the application form and list of policy topics.
The Gaither Junior Fellows Program requires the following:
- A complete application form
- One to two page resume
- A one page essay on the applicant’s interest in becoming a Junior Fellow
- An essay of no more than three typewritten, double-spaced pages on one policy question related to their primary research program interests
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a faculty member in the applicant’s concentration
Submit your complete application through UFunds by the campus deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on November 21, 2025 for consideration in the campus nomination process.