Overview

Posted
2 weeks ago
Internship Type
Spring 2027
Remote Status
On-site
Location
Atlanta, GA, USA
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Education Status
Not specified
Field of Study
All Majors
Categories
Public Health
Skills
Not specified
Tags
Not specified

For over 40 years, the Carter Center’s Educational Programs have empowered nearly 4,000 interns and graduate assistants from around the world, providing professional growth in peace, health, and operational initiatives. These talented individuals make meaningful contributions to the Center’s mission while gaining transformative experiences exploring career paths and building vital skills.

Internships

The Carter Center’s internship program offers a diverse set of opportunities for students and recent graduates to enhance their skills and explore career options in their fields. Strong candidates are those who demonstrate superior academic ability and possess academic, professional, or personal experience and interests related to Carter Center programs.

To be eligible for the program, you must be an undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or recent graduate (graduated in the past 24 months). Please note that these opportunities are based in Atlanta.

Qualifications

There are no citizenship requirements for interns. However, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. International students enrolled in U.S.-based colleges or universities are eligible with approval from your host institution.

At the start of an internship, qualified applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate Students: All undergraduate candidates must have completed at least two years of study by the start of the internship (a minimum of 60 credit hours earned toward their bachelor’s degree).
  • Recent Graduates: Recent graduates may apply if they completed their undergraduate degree within 24 months of the internship start date.
  • Graduate Students: Graduate student applicants can either be currently enrolled as students or have been enrolled within 24 months of their internship start date.

Stipend

Carter Center interns receive a stipend: Spring: $5,100 (15 weeks).

Available Program Areas

Peace: China Focus, Conflict Resolution Program, Democracy, Human Rights Program, Inform Women, Transform Lives, Latin America and Caribbean Focus, Office of the Vice President of Peace, Rule of Law.

Health: International Public Health, Mental Health Program, Office of the Vice President of Health, Special Health Projects.

Operations: Communications, DEI & Internal Communications, Development, Educational Programs, Information Technology, Operations (Finance), Overseas Operations, People Operations & Programs (Human Resources), Strategy, Innovation and Learning, Volunteer Services/Art Collection.

Dates & Deadlines

Spring 2027 Session — Application deadline: Oct. 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Start date: Jan. 12, 2027.