Q: Who is eligible?
A: Candidates who have completed at least two years of study, recent graduates (graduated within 24 months of the internship start date), and graduate/professional students. For example, qualified candidates within the United States will have a minimum of 60 credit hours earned toward their bachelor's degree at the start of the internship. There are no age limits.
Q: Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to apply?
A: Since the Carter Center is a part of Emory University, we are able to sponsor J-1 visas if you are able to provide the following documentation:
- The first page of your passport (which has your passport information and photo),
- a copy of your academic transcript (English translation required),
- your resume,
- an ESL or TOEFL score, and
- • a bank statement (or record of funding) in U.S. dollars, as you must have sufficient funds to be sponsored on the visa, which Emory considers to be around $6,000 for a three-month-long internship.
Q: May I receive academic credit?
A: Yes. If an applicant's college or university offers academic credit for internships, the Center will work with the school to match academic requirements with the requirements of the intern's host program. Necessary forms from the college or university should be submitted upon acceptance to the intern's program supervisor as well as Educational Programs.
Q: May I reapply if unsuccessful?
A: Yes. Transcripts are held on file for one year. Candidates will need to create a new account (username and password) and complete a new online application for the session for which they would like to be considered.
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Q: How many hours per week are required?
A: Interns are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week; anything less prevents the intern from being truly engaged with the work of the Center. Some interns choose to work 40 hours per week. An intern's schedule is arranged with the supervisor and includes regularly scheduled blocks of time during normal business hours (e.g., four days of five hours each; five days of four hours each, etc.).
Q: How much time will I spend doing clerical work?
A: No more than 30 percent. Clerical work is something that staff and interns alike must do, but the Center prides itself on offering an internship program that focuses on substantive and often rigorous programmatic work.
Q: Do you provide housing?
A: The Carter Center does not provide housing for interns but will provide information on available housing in staff and neighborhood resident homes, local apartment complexes, and the like. Educational Programs is available to provide guidance during your adjustment to Atlanta.
Q: Are the internships paid?
A: No. The Center does not offer stipends; however, there is some need-based financial assistance available for candidates who are selected. Instructions for application are provided in the appointment letter to successful candidates. *Please be aware that the amount of aid that we are able to provide is not enough to defray all of your living expenses.
Q: How long is the internship?
A: The internship roughly follows an academic calendar. Interns are required to make a commitment of 15 weeks for the fall and spring. Due to varying academic calendars, some flexibililty is permitted during the summer session.
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Q: How do I contact the Center?
Educational Programs
The Carter Center
One Copenhill
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, Ga. 30307
Fax: (404) 420-5196
Q: When will I be notified concerning the status of my application?
A: All candidates will be notified concerning the status of their application no later than six weeks following the deadline.
Q: The program area that I am interested in applying for is not listed on the application. Is this a mistake?
A: No. If the program area is not listed as an internship preference, that program is not accepting interns for that particular session.
Q: Are there travel opportunities?
A: All internships are based in Atlanta. Occasionally, opportunities arise for interns to travel with staff on Center-related trips (e.g., election-monitoring missions, domestic and international conferences, training workshops).
Q: Will I meet President and Mrs. Carter?
A: President and Mrs. Carter do meet with the interns as a group twice each session, schedules permitting, to talk about Center-related issues. They are genuinely supportive of the internship program and have great appreciation for the work of Center interns.
Q: Is there an active alumni network?
A: We have an alumni directory and Facebook group for those intern alumni who choose to be involved.
Q: Will there be a job opportunity at the Center after the internship is completed?
A: While several of the current program staff at The Carter Center are former interns, they represent the exception and not the rule. Each year, there are approximately 115 interns. Since The Carter Center is not a large organization and staff turnover is low, there are limited employment opportunities. Instead, we hope that your internship acts as a launching point for your career.
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