One-year fellowship to work as a research associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Deadline

TBA

Deadline in the Fall Semester

Timeline for Applying

Contact

NCS
ncs-ousf@duke.edu

Award recipients

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Adam Israelevitz

Gaither Fellow

Quick facts

Academic Discipline

Economics
Government
Public Policy

Citizenship

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US Citizenships

Status

Senior, Recent Alumni

Location

Domestic

Endorsement Required

Yes

Award Amount

$45,000 + benefits

Categories

Research

Description

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.

 


 

Process for Gaither 2023
ActionLinkDate
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

Current Student / Alumni

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

Application Form

Friday, November 24, 12p.m. (noon)
Deadline for all letters of recommendationncs-ousf@duke.eduFriday, November 24, 12p.m. (noon)
Duke nominees named by NCS Mid-December

 

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