James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program
Application Information and Requirements
Refer to this document for more information and how to apply to the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Nominating Official
Mark Williams
Russell J. Leng ‘60 Professor of International Politics and Economics
Director, Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs
Robert A. Jones ‘59 House #112
mwilliam@middlebury.edu
Applications due December 15, 2025 and must include the following:
- James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program Application
- Two-page personal statement
- One to two-page resume
- Two letters of recommendation (these should be sent directly to Professor Williams)
- Transcript (unofficial)
- Three- to five-page, double-spaced writing sample
The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program does not accept applications directly from students. Middlebury may nominate two students for the national competition.