Strong graduate assistant candidates are those who have demonstrated superior academic ability and possess academic or professional experience related to Carter Center programs. (Photo: The Carter Center)
The Carter Center Graduate Assistant (GA) Program offers a limited number of opportunities to students currently enrolled in a graduate level program. Please review carefully the requirements below:
• At the start of the assistantship, qualified applicants must have completed a minimum of two semesters of their academic coursework in a master's or post-master's level program.
• Applicants must also be enrolled in a graduate or doctoral program throughout the duration of the assistantship.
• Candidates who have completed their degree are not eligible.
• The assistantships are located at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
• GAs must make a 9-12 month commitment (beginning in August).
• GAs must make a 20-hours-per-week commitment (during business hours Monday through Friday). The Carter Center offers a stipend of $18.50/hour.
There are no age restrictions or citizenship requirements for graduate assistants.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, and if you are unsure if you are authorized to intern in the United States, please email us at [email protected] to check eligibility.
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The application is now closed and will reopen in February 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
