Carter Center Educational Programs 2026: Paid Internships and Graduate Assistantships

The Carter Center offers paid internships and graduate assistantships based in Atlanta, Georgia, for students and recent graduates interested in peace, health, democracy, human rights, international development, and operations. The program provides structured professional opportunities, hands-on project work, mentorship, and exposure to international development and nonprofit leadership. Compensation is provided through stipends and hourly wages for the graduate assistantships.

Paid stipends for internships, hourly compensation for graduate assistantships, professional experience and mentorship, opportunities to work on international development projects.

Undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates within 24 months, including international students authorized to work in the U.S.

Submit applications via the Carter Center Embark platform for internships or graduate assistantships; use the provided internship or graduate assistantship application links.