James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program

Nominating Official

Nadia Horning
Professor of International and Global Studies
Director (Acting), Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs
Director, Rohatyn Global Scholars Program
118 Robert A. Jones ‘59 House
802-443-3428
nhorning@middlebury.edu

To Apply

The 2025-2026 application information is available through this link.

Applications must be emailed to Professor Nadia Horning by Monday, December 30, 2024 by 10:00 a.m., and must include the following:

• James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program Application
• One- to two-page resume
• Essay on one of twelve topics, maximum of three double-spaced pages
• One page (or less) double-spaced essay on why you would like to become a junior fellow
• Student transcript (may be unofficial)
• Two letters of recommendation (these should be sent directly to Professor Horning)

The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program does not accept applications directly from students.  Middlebury may nominate up to three students for the national competition.