The Carter Center Educational Programs 2027: Internships and Graduate Assistantships in Peace, Health and Operations

Overview

The Carter Center Educational Programs provide undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates with practical professional experience in peace, health, and organizational operations. For more than four decades, these programs have supported the professional development of thousands of participants worldwide. Opportunities include short-term internships across three distinct seasonal sessions and funded graduate assistantships for currently enrolled master's and doctoral students based in Atlanta, United States.

Eligibility

• Internship Program: Open to undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates who have completed their degrees within the previous 24 months.
• Graduate Assistantship Program: Restricted to currently enrolled master's and doctoral students willing to make a 9 to 12 month commitment working 20 hours per week.
• General Criteria: Strong candidates typically display superior academic ability along with relevant academic, professional, volunteer, or personal experiences aligned with the Carter Center's mission.

How to Apply

Applicants should carefully review the specific requirements for individual internship or assistantship vacancies before applying. Prospective candidates must prepare their academic records, recommendations, and application materials ahead of the deadlines. Submissions are handled directly through the official application portal.

Deadline

The application deadlines vary depending on the specific session and program:

• Spring 2027 Internship Deadline: October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
• Summer 2027 Internship Deadline: March 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET
• Fall 2027 Internship Deadline: June 14, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET
• Graduate Assistantship Deadline: April 23, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET (Recommendation letters due April 30, 2027)