James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program

The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program provides a substantive work experience for students who have serious international affairs career interest. Students will be hired to work at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC on a full-time basis for a period of one year.

Congratulations to Alex Joel '25, who was named a Gaither Junior Fellow! Read more here!

About the Scholarship

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States. As one of the world's leading think tanks specializing in international affairs, the Endowment conducts programs of research, discussion, publication, and education. The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program provides a substantive work experience for students who have a serious interest in an international affairs career. Students will be hired to work at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC on a full-time basis for a period of one year.

The award provides a monthly stipend, subject to federal, state, and local taxes, and a generous benefits package is provided; including medical, dental, and life insurance. Junior Fellows are responsible for their own housing arrangements.

Below is a list of the junior fellow positions open for the 2022-23 program year. See the 2022-23 Information Packet for more information.

Democracy, Conflict, and Governance
American Statecraft
Nuclear Policy
Technology and International Affairs
Middle East (Strong reading fluency in Arabic needed)
International Security and Political Economy
China (Asia Program) (Mandarin Chinese reading skills required)
Japan (Asia Program) (Japanese reading skills required)
Economics (Asia Program) (Mandarin Chinese reading skills recommended
Russia and Eurasia (Excellent Russian reading skills required)
Africa Program

Eligibility

Graduating senior or graduated during the last academic year.
Individuals who have started graduate studies are not eligible.
Attending and nominated by a participating university.
International students may be eligible.

Application Process

Dartmouth can nominate two graduating seniors or recent graduates each year for the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program. To learn how to apply for nomination and see relevant deadlines, please see our Canvas site.