One-year fellowship to work as a research associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Contact
NCSncs-ousf@duke.edu
Award recipients
Quick facts
Academic Discipline
EconomicsGovernment
Public Policy
Citizenship
U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US CitizenshipsStatus
Senior, Recent AlumniLocation
DomesticEndorsement Required
YesAward Amount
$45,000 + benefits
Categories
ResearchDescription
The Gaither Junior Fellowship funds one year of work as a research associate reporting to a Carnegie Endowment senior fellow. Junior Fellows conduct research for Carnegie publications, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony, and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists, and government officials. Applicants must be nominated by Duke to compete for the award.
Selection criteria include:
- Research experience
- Relevant academic/work experience
- Quality of the written materials and interview
Eligibility
Applicants must be graduating seniors or Duke alumni having graduated in the last academic year and have not yet begun graduate school. Eligibility is open to applicants of all nationalities who are eligible to work in the U.S.
| Action | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Connect with an OUSF advisor to learn about the application process | Schedule an Appointment |
Open office hours every Monday at 4:00pm, or by appointment |
| Submit Application Interest Form | Anytime - the earlier, the better! | |
| Work on application materials and check in with NCS and faculty advisers | October-November | |
| Deadline for complete Campus Applications, including resume, transcript, and essays | Friday, November 24, 12p.m. (noon) | |
| Deadline for all letters of recommendation | ncs-ousf@duke.edu | Friday, November 24, 12p.m. (noon) |
| Duke nominees named by NCS | Mid-December |