Eagleton fellows work toward their graduate degrees without interruption; the one-year fellowships are designed to complement academic study. In recent years, fellows have come from diverse departments and schools on all New Brunswick, Newark and Camden campuses, representing more than a dozen departments in the social sciences, humanities and natural sciences and nine different graduate and professional schools reflecting a wide variety of interests and perspectives.

During the fall, Fellows enroll in a weekly, three-credit seminar in applied politics. The seminar is designed to help prepare Fellows for the spring semester when they are placed with an office in the New Jersey legislature, the Governor’s Office, an executive agency, or other government office for at least 15-hours a week. In the spring, Fellows also register for three credits of independent study to work with faculty members in their schools or disciplines, making the connection between their field of academic 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.

Graduate fellowships at the Eagleton Institute of Politics have been offered since 1956. Many of the program’s more than 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.

Can I submit my application electronically?
Yes.
Applications can be submitted by email, mail or delivered in person.
Recommendation letters may be sent separately by these means as well, but must be received by the application deadline of March 9.

Who should letters of recommendation be made out to?
John Weingart, associate director, Eagleton Institute of Politics.

• Application packets must be received by the deadline of Monday, March 9, 2009.
   
• Packets must include: a completed application form, a 300‐500 word essay, unofficial copies of
  graduate/undergraduate transcripts, a resume/curriculum vitae, and three letters of
  recommendation. Only completed packets will be considered by the selection committee.
   
• Applications can be submitted by email, mail or in person. Campus mail is not recommended.
   
• Letters of recommendation may be sent separately by these means as well, but must be received
  by the application deadline. Letters should be from those who can speak to your qualifications
  and relevant experience for the program. At least one letter should come from a faculty member,
  preferably at Rutgers. Please list recommender details on the last page of the application form.
   
• 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. Students applying for
  admission to a graduate program at Rutgers University may apply at the same time for an
  Eagleton Fellowship.

Additional questions?
If you have questions, call Sarah Kozak, senior administrative assistant at (732) 932-9384 x 244 or e-mail sarah.kozak@rutgers.edu.

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