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Eagleton
Fellowships in Politics and Government
open to students in any graduate school or discipline
The Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University offers interdisciplinary fellowships that provide select Rutgers graduate students the opportunity to further their understanding of government, public affairs, and the practice of politics, and connect the fellowship experience to their chosen fields of study. Eagleton fellowships provide varying stipends; some offer tuition remission.
Eagleton fellowships expose students to the art and politics of governing and to multiple aspects of public policymaking while providing meaningful assistance to government. Eagleton fellows work toward their graduate degrees without interruption; the one-year fellowships are designed to complement academic study.
During the fall, fellows enroll in a weekly, three-credit seminar in applied politics at the Eagleton Institute in New Brunswick. The course prepares them for spring semester placements in NJ legislative offices, the Governor’s office, executive agencies, or other government offices. Fellows spend 15 hours per week in their placements, where they have opportunities to “shadow” legislators, commissioners or other high-level officials and observe how government works. Fellows compare experiences and meet with political practitioners at monthly sessions. Fellows also register for three credits of independent study to work with faculty members in their schools or academic departments, making the connection between their fields of study and hands-on practical experience in government and politics.
Throughout the year, Eagleton gives students direct access to practitioners in state and national politics and government. These contacts serve to bridge the gap between the academic training of a graduate student and the everyday challenges of a life in politics and public affairs. Eagleton fellows are offered career counseling and assistance in networking and job placement.
Graduate fellowships at the Eagleton Institute of Politics have been offered since 1956. Many of the program’s nearly 800 alumni maintain strong contacts with the Institute, assisting in professional development and placement and providing an informal support system for new classes of fellows.
Who is Eligible?
Graduate students on the New Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses are eligible to apply for Eagleton fellowships. Students must be admitted to a Rutgers degree-granting graduate program before being awarded the Eagleton fellowship. Students may hold the fellowship at any point during their graduate careers at Rutgers. In recent years, fellows have come from a wide variety of disciplines on all three campuses representing more then a dozen departments in the social sciences, humanities and natural sciences and nine different graduate schools reflecting diverse interests and perspectives.
What Types of Fellowships are Available?
- Henry J. Raimondo Legislative Fellowships: The Eagleton Institute awards eight Raimondo Fellowships annually. These fellows enroll in the Legislative Policy Making seminar in the fall. During the spring semester, four fellows are placed with the New Jersey Senate and Assembly Democratic and Republican offices and four are placed with the Office of Legislative Services. This program was initiated by the Legislature and Rutgers University to honor the memory of Henry J. Raimondo (1947-1999), who served as associate director and professor at the Eagleton Institute. Raimondo fellowships offer a stipend of $8,625 and an equivalent amount of tuition remission. (These awards are contingent upon funding being included in the FY09 New Jersey state budget.)
- Governor’s Executive Fellowships: Eagleton awards twelve Governor’s Executive fellowships annually. Governor’s fellows enroll in the Eagleton Seminar in American Politics in the fall. During the spring semester, fellows are placed in the Office of the Governor or a state executive agency or department in Trenton. Governor’s fellowships provide a stipend of at least $6,000. (These awards are contingent upon funding being included in the FY09 New Jersey state budget.)
- Harold and Reba Martin Fellowships and Eagleton Alumni Fellowships: The Eagleton Institute awards six Harold and Reba Martin fellowships and one Eagleton Alumni fellowship annually. These fellows enroll in the Eagleton Seminar in American Politics in the fall. Their internship in the spring is determined by the students’ specific interests. Placements for Martin or Alumni fellows might include a regional office of a federal agency, the office of a U.S. Senator, a mayor’s office in a major city, or a political organization. Eagleton has been awarding Harold and Reba Martin fellowships since 1981 when the former Bergen County Assemblyman and his wife made a generous donation to the Institute. The Alumni fellowship is made possible by contributions from Eagleton’s alumni and other friends. Martin and Alumni fellowships provide a stipend of $6,000 plus full tuition remission.
What are the Requirements for Eagleton Fellowships?
Students must maintain a B average during the fellowship year and remain in good academic standing in the disciplinary program. Basic requirements of the program are summarized below.
Fall Semester:
• Three-credit graduate course in applied politics at the Eagleton Institute (Legislative Policy Making or
Eagleton Seminar in American Politics)
Spring Semester:
• Fifteen-hour per week placement in government and/or public affairs office
• Three-credit independent study course in student’s school or discipline
• Monthly group meetings convened by Eagleton in Trenton
How Do I Apply for the Eagleton Fellowship?
Students should apply for the Eagleton Fellowship by March 10, 2008. Students applying for admission to a graduate program may apply at the same time for an Eagleton Fellowship. All applications are judged on the following criteria: academic performance; letters of recommendation; demonstrated interest in government, politics and public affairs; and an essay discussing the applicant’s purpose in applying for the Fellowship.
When are Fellowships Announced?
Students will receive preliminary notification before May 15, 2008. Raimondo and Governor’s Executive fellows will receive final confirmation of funding early July, once the state budget is approved.
Where Can I Get More Information?
Contact Sarah Kozak, senior administrative assistant, at (732) 932-9384 x244 or via email to sarah.kozak@rutgers.edu.
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