{"id":2817,"date":"2026-10-14T15:11:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T19:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/careercenter\/?page_id=2817"},"modified":"2026-10-14T15:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T19:11:53","slug":"james-c-gaither-junior-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/careercenter\/tools-resources\/james-c-gaither-junior-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"James C. Gaither Junior Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><section class=\"wp-block-umw-hero alignfull umw-custom-block umw-hero umw-hero--dark-text umw-hero--media-float-right umw-hero--white umw-hero--with-no-media umw-hero--with-no-content\"><div class=\"umw-hero__inner\"><div class=\"umw-hero__media\"><\/div><div class=\"umw-hero__title\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__title__wrapper\"><div class=\"umw-hero__eyebrow\">Center for Career and Professional Development<\/div><h1 class=\"umw-hero__title__header\">James C. Gaither Junior Fellowship<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><h2 id=\"h-what-is-the-james-c-gaither-junior-fellowship\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the James C. Gaither Junior Fellowship?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a highly competitive national fellowship for exceptional graduating seniors and recent graduates. Approximately 15 fellows are selected each year to work as research assistants in Washington, DC. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/carnegieendowment.org\/james-c-gaither-junior-fellows-program\">James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program website<\/a>.<\/p><h3 id=\"h-program-basics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Basics<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 10&ndash;12 months (begins September 1, 2027)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, DC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Position Type: <\/strong>Full-time, paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary: <\/strong>$4,166.67\/month (paid semi-monthly, before taxes) + full benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, vacation) + up to $1,500 relocation support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What You&rsquo;ll Do: <\/strong>Fellows provide research assistance to senior scholars across Carnegie&rsquo;s programs. This includes conducting research, contributing to op-eds and policy papers, editing documents, attending high-level meetings, and organizing briefings.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"h-eligibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduating senior or graduated within the past academic year (no graduate studies begun)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible to work in the U.S. for 10&ndash;12 months (Sept 1 &ndash; June 30, 2027&ndash;2028)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong academic record with coursework in your area of interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language and other skills may be required depending on your program assignment<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"h-how-to-apply\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UMW Internal Deadline:<\/strong> November 13, 2026<br><strong>Carnegie Deadline: <\/strong>January 15, 2027<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must apply through UMW&rsquo;s internal process first. Contact the Center for Career and Professional Development for the nomination process and to submit application materials.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=E8mlZpm3iEqGBkHQQRdiZ8M3xbAZDcxKieHuhvTpswlUODgxREdTRjNEV1RRVDA5TFhaQkgzQlAyNSQlQCN0PWcu\">Submit your UMW internal application here!<div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><h4 id=\"h-required-documents\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Documents<\/h4><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resume\/CV<\/strong> (1&ndash;2 pages)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Statement <\/strong>(up to 2 pages, double-spaced) &ndash; Explain why you&rsquo;re applying, what you want to learn, how your skills suit the role, and which program you&rsquo;re applying for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Writing Sample <\/strong>(3&ndash;5 pages, double-spaced) &ndash; A complete work or excerpt with a brief explanation (&frac12; page max) of your choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two Letters of Recommendation <\/strong>&ndash; Choose recommenders who can speak to your writing and research skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transcript <\/strong>(unofficial is fine)<\/li>\n<\/ol><h4 id=\"h-application-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Information<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ll also provide:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact information and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preferred research program (primary and optional second choice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language skills (up to 5 languages)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work authorization status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability for interviews (mid-February to early March)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability to start September 1<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 id=\"h-research-programs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Programs<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose from these programs when applying (each has specific skill requirements; review Carnegie&rsquo;s website for details on what each program seeks):<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Democracy, Conflict, and Governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Statecraft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuclear Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology and International Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle East<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Security and Political Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asia Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Russia and Eurasia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Africa Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Order and Institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability, Climate and Geopolitics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Europe<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"h-selection-timeline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Timeline<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UMW Internal Deadline: <\/strong>November 13, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carnegie Deadline: <\/strong>January 15, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interviews: <\/strong>Mid-February to early March (via video or phone)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decisions: <\/strong>By March 31, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fellowship Starts: <\/strong>September 1, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"h-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact the director of the Center for Career and Professional Development, Michael Dunn (mdunn2@umw.edu). For more information on the program, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/carnegieendowment.org\/james-c-gaither-junior-fellows-program\">the Carnegie Endowment website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the James C. Gaither Junior Fellowship?The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a highly competitive national fellowship for exceptional graduating seniors and recent graduates. Approximately 15 fellows are selected each year to work as research assistants in Washington, DC. 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