The Carter Center, based in Atlanta, Georgia, invites graduate and professional students to apply for its prestigious Graduate Assistantship Program. With offices now fully reopened, the Center has resumed in-person programming, offering a limited number of funded opportunities for students enrolled in graduate or professional schools such as law, public health, or international affairs.
About the Program
Graduate Assistantships at The Carter Center provide participants with the chance to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in fields aligned with the Center’s Peace and Health programs. Assistants commit to working 10 to 20 hours per week for a duration of nine to twelve months, starting in August. All positions are based on The Carter Center’s main campus, a 37-acre park-like setting just two miles from downtown Atlanta. Participants receive a competitive hourly compensation of $18.50.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Ideal candidates are those who demonstrate strong academic performance and have experience or interest relevant to The Carter Center’s mission. To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in a graduate or doctoral-level program.
- Have completed at least two semesters of graduate coursework by the start of the assistantship.
- Remain enrolled in their program for the duration of the assistantship.
- Be available to work 20 hours per week during business hours, Monday through Friday.
- Be able to commit to a 9–12 month term beginning in August.
There are no age or citizenship restrictions. However, non-U.S. citizens are encouraged to confirm their eligibility to work in the U.S. by contacting the Center directly.
Application Process
Prospective applicants should follow a structured process:
- Review eligibility criteria and qualifications.
- Explore available program areas within the Health and Peace initiatives.
- Check important dates and deadlines.
Applications are submitted through Embark, where candidates must create a user account to begin. This account allows applicants to save progress, monitor the status of recommendation letters, and receive submission confirmation. Once submitted, applications cannot be modified.
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Required Materials
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Contact information
- Two short essays (350 words each)
- Resume (PDF format)
- A short academic writing sample (five pages or less)
- Names and email addresses of two recommenders who will receive system-generated emails with instructions for uploading confidential letters of recommendation
- Official academic transcripts mailed in sealed envelopes
Mailing Address for Transcripts:
Educational Programs
Attn: Graduate Assistantship Program
The Carter Center
453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
[email protected]
Important Dates for the 2024–2025 Academic Year
- Application Opens: February 17, 2025
- Application Deadline: April 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
- Recommendation Letters Due: May 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Contact Information
For questions regarding eligibility, application materials, or program details, applicants are encouraged to reach out via email: 📩 [email protected]
The Carter Center’s Graduate Assistantship Program provides a unique opportunity for graduate and professional students to contribute to meaningful work in global peace and health. With in-person programming now resumed in Atlanta, this immersive experience offers both professional development and the chance to support the Center’s mission in a dynamic, real-world setting.
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