Carter Center Educational Programs 2026: Paid Internships and Graduate Assistantships (Complete Guide) @The Carter Center

Overview

The Carter Center offers paid internships and graduate assistantships for students and early-career professionals interested in global peace, public health, democracy, and human rights. These programs provide hands-on experience and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support real projects in areas such as peace, health, democracy, human rights, international development, and operations.
• Gain practical skills, build professional networks, and explore career direction.
• Contribute to ongoing projects and apply academic knowledge to practical challenges.

Requirements

• Internships:
• Undergraduate juniors or seniors who have completed at least two years of study (minimum 60 credit hours).
• Graduate students currently enrolled or enrolled within the last 24 months.
• Recent graduates who completed their undergraduate degree within the past 24 months.
• Authorization to work in the United States. International students may apply with approval from their host institution.
• Graduate Assistantships:
• Currently enrolled master’s or doctoral students.
• Must have completed at least two semesters of graduate-level coursework at the start of the program.
• Must remain enrolled until the end of the assistantship.

Benefits

• Internships: Paid stipends (Spring/Fall: $5,100 for 15 weeks; Summer: $3,400 for 10 weeks).
• Graduate Assistantships: $18.50 per hour, 9-12 months, 20 hours per week.
• Exposure to international development leadership, peacebuilding, and global health initiatives.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Preparation for graduate study or careers in NGOs, policy, and international organizations.

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, USA (in-person)

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the Carter Center Educational Programs portal. Candidates can apply for internships or graduate assistantships depending on eligibility.

• Internship Application: https://cartercenter.embark.com/apply/internship
• Graduate Assistantship Application: https://cartercenter.embark.com/apply/graduateassistantship

For questions, email: EducationalPrograms@CarterCenter.org

Deadline

• Internships:
• Summer 2026: March 2, 2026
• Fall 2026: June 15, 2026
• Graduate Assistantships:
• Application Opens: February 13, 2026
• Application Deadline: April 23, 2026
• Recommendation Letters Deadline: April 30, 2026