For over 40 years, the Carter Center’s Educational Programs have empowered nearly 4,000 interns and graduate assistants from around the world, providing professional growth in peace, health, and operational initiatives.
These talented individuals make meaningful contributions to the Center’s mission while gaining transformative experiences exploring career paths and building vital skills.
Ultimately, our Educational Programs aim to cultivate a new generation of informed, passionate leaders dedicated to advancing peace and health worldwide.
The Carter Center’s internship program offers a diverse set of opportunities for students and recent graduates to enhance their skills and explore career options in their fields.
Strong candidates are those who demonstrate superior academic ability and possess academic, professional, or personal experience and interests related to Carter Center programs.
To be eligible for the program, you must be an undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or recent graduate (graduated in the past 24 months).
Please note that these opportunities are based in Atlanta.
There are no citizenship requirements for interns. However, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. International students enrolled in U.S.-based colleges or universities are eligible with approval from your host institution.
If you are not a U.S. citizen and unsure if you are authorized to intern in the United States, please email EducationalPrograms@CarterCenter.org to check eligibility.
At the start of an internship, qualified applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
Carter Center interns receive a stipend for the semesters below.
Spring: $5,100 (15 weeks)
Summer: $3,400 (10 weeks)
Fall: $5,100 (15 weeks)
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