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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eagleton Science and Politics Program

Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience

The mission of the Miller Center is to assist vulnerable communities, particularly communities of faith, to enhance their safety and their standing in society by improving their relationships with law enforcement, with other government agencies, and with other vulnerable communities.

Rutgers Democracy Lab

The Rutgers Democracy Lab will work to ensure that future generations have access to the tools and knowledge needed to do the important work of strengthening democracy. The Lab will draw on the multidisciplinary expertise of Rutgers students, faculty, and researchers to connect with community members, civic groups, and practitioners to help tackle challenges; explore and test new ideas and potential solutions; and develop evidence-based best practices that support and enhance democracy.

State Politics and Government

The Eagleton Institute of Politics focuses attention on the structures, powers, and processes of the 50 state governments. The Institute recognizes that actions by these varying legislative and executive bodies have enormous direct impact and often serve as laboratories of American democracy.