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Eagleton Highlights

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Join Saladin Ambar and Debbie Walsh for a Women's History Month conversation about the history of women's participation in American politics.

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The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship is accepting applications for the July 2023-2024 term. Watch the video to learn more about the program.

March 17-18: Ready to Run®

For the past 20 years, CAWP's flagship New Jersey program has trained thousands of women to run for office, seek appointed positions, and manage campaigns.

New Climate Action Track for Eagleton Science Fellows

The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship at Rutgers University–New Brunswick today announced a partnership with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to create a Climate Action Track for Eagleton Science Fellows.

News 12 NJ Power & Politics

New 12 New Jersey's Alex Zdan interviewed Eagleton Director John J. Farmer, Jr. about classified documents and the legal implications of having possession of such documents.

More Women Are Winning U.S. Elections. It’s Not The Only Way To Build Political Power

Forbes published an op-ed written by Kelly Dittmar, CAWP Director of Research. "Record numbers of women serve in congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative offices as a result of the 2022 election. But even when women win public office, equitable power—with men and among women—is not assured."

New Rutgers-Eagleton Poll Results

"When asked where they would like to see tax revenue generated from cannabis sales spent, half of New Jerseyans agreed that the state should invest in education and public health initiatives. These latest results are from a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll in partnership with researchers Nathan Link of Rutgers University – Camden and Jordan Hyatt of Drexel University."

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Eagleton Undergraduate Associates learn about real-world politics and government from experienced practitioners and faculty. Rutgers University juniors from any school or major are eligible to apply for this selective three-semester certificate program.

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Graduate Fellowship Program in Politics and Government

An interdisciplinary certificate program open to graduate students in all Rutgers schools and disciplines who would like to further an interest in American politics and government.

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Center for American Women and Politics

CAWP is the leading source of research and data about American women’s political participation and works to enhance women’s influence and leadership in public life. Its education and outreach programs translate research findings into action, addressing women’s under-representation in political leadership with programs serving a variety of audiences.

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Eagleton Center on the American Governor

The Eagleton Center on the American Governor seeks to promote research and discussion on the varied roles, powers, and legacies of governors in the United States in order to inform present and future state executive leadership and enhance historical knowledge and perspective.

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Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling

Home of the Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, ECPIP is the oldest university-based statewide survey research center in the United States. The Center conducts scientifically rigorous and cutting edge survey research for public consumption, all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and university faculty and staff.

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Center for Youth Political Participation

CYPP advances the political learning of young people and equips them to be active citizens and leaders. The Center celebrates and supports the political learning of high school and college students and civic action among young adults – including those holding and running for office.

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Eagleton Science and Politics Program

he Eagleton Science and Politics Program explores: how science, technology, and American politics intersect; the political systems that connect them; and how deeper understanding and clearer communication within and across these disciplines can benefit policymakers, scientists, and the larger public.

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Graduate Fellowship Program
in Politics and Government

Eagleton is accepting applications

Eagleton Highlights

New Podcast Episode

Watch the Video and Apply!

March 17-18: Ready to Run®

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New Climate Action Track for Eagleton Science Fellows

News 12 NJ Power & Politics

More Women Are Winning U.S. Elections. It’s Not The Only Way To Build Political Power

New Rutgers-Eagleton Poll Results

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Centers and Major Program Areas

Undergraduate Associates Program

Graduate Fellowship Program in Politics and Government

Center for American Women and Politics

Eagleton Center on the American Governor

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Center for Youth Political Participation

Eagleton Science and Politics Program