2021 Gaither Junior Fellows Program - Presented by Cassidy Alvarado, Director of ONIF - Academics

2021 Gaither Junior
Fellows Program
Presented by Cassidy Alvarado, Director of ONIF

What is the                                        ?

  ▪   Founded in 1910, Carnegie is   ▪   Their mission is to advance the
      the oldest international           cause of peace through
      affairs think tank                 analysis and development of
                                         fresh policy ideas and direct
  ▪   A unique global network of         engagement and collaboration
      policy research centers in         with decision makers in
      Russia, China, Europe, the         government, business, and civil
      Middle East, and the US            society
                                     ▪   Carnegie does not take
                                         institutional positions, Engage
                                         in lobbying, or involved in       2
                                         ideological advocacy

What is the Gaither Junior Fellows Program?

   ▪   Formerly called the Carnegie Junior Fellows Program
   ▪   A one-year fellowship, beginning August 1st, at the Carnegie
       Endowment for International Peace center in Washington D.C.
   ▪   Fellows work as research assistants to the endowment's senior
       associates:
       ▫   Conduct research for books
       ▫   Co author journal articles and policy papers
       ▫   Participate in meetings with high level officials
       ▫   Contribute to congressional testimony
       ▫   Organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists, and   3
           government officials

GJF Program Benefits

   ▪ Semi-monthly salary is       ▪ Join notable Alumni:
      $1,750.00 (equivalent to
      $42,000 annually)              ▫ Pulitzer Prize winner
                                        Samantha Power- U.S.
   ▪ Full benefits package is           Ambassador to the UN
      also provided- including
      vacation leave, medical,       ▫ George Stephanopoulos-
                                        Anchor of ABC’s Good
      dental and life insurance
                                        Morning America and
   ▪ GJFs are responsible for           previously the senior
      their own housing                 adviser to President Bill
      arrangements                      Clinton                     4

Eligibility

   ▪ Graduating seniors; or alum
     who have graduated within
     the last academic year
      ▫ Current grad students are
              ineligible
   ▪ Recommended 3.5 GPA
      ▫ No min GPA required
   ▪ See additional project
     eligibility requirements       5

Application Process

    ▪ Only 12-14 fellowships available annually
       ▫ Approximately 215 applications were received in
          2016 from 137 institutions
    ▪ Applicants must choose one project assignment
      (see next slide)
    ▪ LMU can only nominate up to 3 students for the
      national competition
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2021-2022 Project Assignments   Tip: Learn
                                more by
                                clicking the
                                “Programs”
                                tab on their
                                website

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2021-2022 Project Assignment Essay Prompts

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2021-2022 Project Assignment Essay Prompts Continued…

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2021-2022 Project Assignment Essay Prompts Continued…

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How to Apply

  ▪ Email ONIF to        ▪ Complete the         ▪ Two letters of
    request an             paper application      recommendation
    application packet     form & ONIF’s        ▪ 3-page project
  ▪ Research your          waiver                 assignment
    GJF project          ▪ Draft your one         essay (see app
    assignment             page “Why do you       packet)
  ▪ Email questions to     want to be a GJF?”   ▪ Topics are
    jrfellowinfo@ceip.     essay                  intended to test
    org                  ▪ Resume/C.V. (no        skills in analysis,
  ▪ Unofficial             more than two          logic, and written
    transcript(s)          pages)                 expression            11

Important Dates

  December 18:   LMU Campus Application Deadline
                 All application materials must be submitted to
                 ONIF, including essays and letters of rec. See
                 Blackboard course for resources & submission link
  January 4-8:   Virtual Campus interviews with ONIF, via Zoom
  January 8:     ONIF will notify you if you have been nominated
                 for the national competition
  January 15:    Gaither Junior Fellows Program National Deadline
  Feb- March:    Nationally selected applicants interviewed
  March 31:      National selections & candidate notifications       12

Additional Fellowships

  Due January 4 for Fall 2021
                                                               Due January for Fall 2021

                                Due January 13 for Fall 2021

                      Virtual Public Service Weekend at UCLA, Apply by October 18!
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Additional Resources

   ▪   Carnegie Endowment for International Peace website
   ▪   ONIF website
       ▫   Advisement appointments
   ▪   LMU Faculty
   ▪   Writing Center
   ▪   Career Professional Development
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Questions

  Loyola Marymount University
  Office of National & International Fellowships
  Cassidy Alvarado, Director of National & International Fellowships
  Leavey Suite I | 1 LMU Drive | LA, CA 90045
  T 310.338.3792 | cassidy.alvarado@lmu.edu | www.lmu.edu/onif

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