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James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program: 2026 Campus Endorsement Application
Opens Oct 27 2025 08:00 AM (CDT)
Deadline Nov 27 2025 11:59 PM (CST)
Description

The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program offers approximately 15 one-year fellowships to college graduates. Junior Fellows work as research assistants to senior scholars at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C. The University of Chicago can nominate 2 candidates for the national competition. To be considered for nomination, all of the following materials must be received by November 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT:

  • A personal statement (cover letter) of two pages, double-spaced, on why you would like to be a Junior Fellow and how you're prepared for the position.
  • A writing sample, three to five pages in length, double-spaced, demonstrating your capacities in research, writing, and analytical thought. Include a brief paragraph contextualizing the writing sample, not to be counted toward the five-page limit.  
  • Academic CV (2 pages)
  • Two letters of recommendation (written by faculty or professionals who can best speak to your ability to succeed as a Junior Fellow)
  • Unofficial transcript

Late and/or incomplete submissions will NOT be considered. 

James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program: 2026 Campus Endorsement Application


The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program offers approximately 15 one-year fellowships to college graduates. Junior Fellows work as research assistants to senior scholars at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C. The University of Chicago can nominate 2 candidates for the national competition. To be considered for nomination, all of the following materials must be received by November 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT:

  • A personal statement (cover letter) of two pages, double-spaced, on why you would like to be a Junior Fellow and how you're prepared for the position.
  • A writing sample, three to five pages in length, double-spaced, demonstrating your capacities in research, writing, and analytical thought. Include a brief paragraph contextualizing the writing sample, not to be counted toward the five-page limit.  
  • Academic CV (2 pages)
  • Two letters of recommendation (written by faculty or professionals who can best speak to your ability to succeed as a Junior Fellow)
  • Unofficial transcript

Late and/or incomplete submissions will NOT be considered. 

Opens
Oct 27 2025 08:00 AM (CDT)
Deadline
Nov 27 2025 11:59 PM (CST)