Meridian International Center, a not-for-profit organization, promotes international understanding through the exchange of people, ideas, and the arts. The Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy (MCCD) organizes, presents, and circulates a variety of high-profile, international exhibitions each year, sending these to museums, embassies, and cultural institutions around the United States and the world. MCCD also organizes and implements cultural exchanges for the U.S. Department of State and for foreign governments.
MCCD offers fellowships to qualified graduate students interested in international relations and cultural exchange. Meridian fellows enjoy a broad educational experience and have a genuine impact on the work of the institution. While MCCD is small, its responsibilities are vast, presenting many learning opportunities through active collaboration with staff members. Fellows are compensated at an hourly rate of $14 per hour.
The ideal candidate must be:
Applicants are required to:
To be considered for a fellowship, please submit a cover letter with your résumé by December 1 to:
Kara Zelasko at kzelasko@meridian.org. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Decisions will be made by December 13 for a January 20 start date.
For additional information about MCCD and its programs, please visit www.meridian.org/culture.