2026 Spring, Summer, Fall The Carter Center paid Internships opportunities. Check eligibility, Details & Apply.

Carter Center internships are a paid opportunity. Fall and spring sessions are 15 weeks long with a stipend of $5,100; our summer session is 10 weeks long with a stipend of $3,400. Interns work 20 hours per week.

NOTE: 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.

If you are not a U.S. citizen and unsure if you are authorized to intern in the United States, please email EducationalPrograms@CarterCenter.org to check eligibility.

Internships are available through a number of programs and offices within three broad areas of The Carter Center.

Dates and Deadlines

Applications will be accepted for internships until midnight Eastern Time (ET) on the deadline dates below:

Spring 2026
Application Deadline: Oct. 13, 2025
Start Date: Jan. 13, 2026

Summer 2026
Application Deadline: March 2, 2026
Start Date: May 19, 2026

Fall 2026
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
Start Date: Aug. 25, 2026

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