http://carnegieendowment.org/about/jr-fellows

Internal deadline: TBA- November 2018

National deadline: TBA- January 2019

Eligibility requirements:

  • U.S. citizen
  • International students attending a university located in the United States.
  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US for a full 12 months from August 1 through July 31 following graduation. (Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the US for the full year may apply for the program)
  • Seniors and alumni who have graduated during the last academic year but have not started graduate studies.

Award summary and conditions: Each year 12-14 graduating seniors are selected to serve as research assistants to senior associates-academics, former government officials, lawyers, and journalists from around the world-to work on a variety of international affairs issues at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC. 

Application process: Applicants must apply through Whitman's Nominating Official, and no more than two nominations may be forwarded. Nominating officials may submit the applications electronically or by mail.

Application materials: Applications may be obtained in the Fellowships and Grants Office.

  • Application form
  • Essay (1 page/double spaced) explaining why student would like to become a junior fellow.
  • Curriculum vitae (1-2 pages max.)
  • Letter of recommendation (2)
  • Transcript (unofficial) 
  • Essay (3 typewritten, double-spaced pages max.)  

Nominating Official: Keith Raether

Internal review process: Yes

Internal nomination required: Yes

National committee interview: Yes, the Selection Committee chooses approximately 3-4 applicants per position for interviews.

Contact information: jrfellowinfo@CarnegieEndowment.org

Junior Fellows Program
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036