Carter Center Internships are offered to students who have completed at least two years of study, recent college graduates who have graduated within 24 months of the internship start date, and graduate or professional students. Internships are offered in the fall and spring, and in the summer.
Summer internships are 10-13 weeks in length. The internship does not include pay but students can inquire if their college or university offers academic credit for internships. Interns work from 20-40 hours per week. Interns will work on important, humanitarian projects and have the opportunity to meet former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter.
Although a stipend is not available, interns may apply for The Jennie Lewis Life and Legacy Award (JLLLA); one is awarded to an incoming intern each session. Selection is based on financial need and fit with the mission of the JLLLA. The award amount is generally $2,000.
The Carter Center is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter. It is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The mission of The Carter Center is to help advance human rights and alleviate human suffering. Since its beginning, the Center has helped to improve the quality of life for people in more than 80 countries.
The location is usually in GEORGIA.
