The program is supported by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nationals and promoting active international engagement by the U.S. The Endowment offers 8–10 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and those who have graduated during the past academic year, who have dedicated interest in international affairs work. The Fellows are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 400 participating colleges to work at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC on a full-time basis for a period of one year as research assistants to the endowment's senior associates.
Eligibility
- Institutional endorsement required - applicants are not able to apply directly
- Applicants need not be a U.S. citizen if you attend a university located in the United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for a full twelve months from August 1 through July 31 following graduation (Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the United States for the full year may apply for the program)
- Open to all academic fields
- The University of Oregon can endorse two candidates for the national competition. A third nominee may be forwarded if one of the three is from an underrepresented group or community
- Senior, Alumni (who have graduated during the last academic year)
Award Highlights:
- Monthly stipend
- Benefits package
- Fellows are responsible for their own housing arrangements
Application Components:
- Application form
- Essay (1 page double-spaced) explaining why applicant would like to become a Junior Fellow
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (1-2 pages maximum)
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Transcript
- Essay (3, double-spaced pages maximum)
James C Gaither Junior Fellows Program website
Preview the 2024 application components
UO Endorsement Submission Deadline: December, 13, 2023
External Deadline: January 15, 2024
Advisor: Office of Distinguished Scholarship