Get Involved
There are a range of ways undergraduate and graduate students can get involved at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, including curricular education programs, internship awards and placements, courses, campaign and leadership trainings, as well as research and volunteer opportunities.
Eagleton helps Rutgers graduate and undergraduate students link the study of American politics to the day-to-day practice through a variety of curricular and special initiative programs.
Eagleton Graduate Fellowship in Politics and Government
Apply for Class of 2024 cohort starting in late January 2023. Application closed on March 24, 2023.
The Eagleton Fellowship offers select Rutgers graduate students the opportunity to further their understanding of government, public affairs, and the practice of politics. All Rutgers graduate students are eligible to apply for this one-year, interdisciplinary certificate program.
Eagleton Undergraduate Associates Program
Apply for Class of 2025 cohort online starting in early September 2023. Application deadline will be October 20, 2023.
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.
Aresty Research Assistant Program
Eagleton faculty regularly work with undergraduate students through the Rutgers University Aresty Research Assistant Program.
Attend an Event
The Eagleton Institute presents an annual event series designed to promote civil discourse that celebrates democracy, respects politics, and encourages civic engagement.
Darien Civic Engagement Project
Undergraduate students earn Political Science course credits and gain practical experience in civic education as well as voter registration, education, and mobilization.
First Year Interest Groups (FIGS)
To schedule an information session with Eagleton faculty and staff, contact Sarah Kozak at skozak@eagleton.rutgers.edu.
Ready to Run®
Ready to Run® is a national network of non-partisan campaign training programs committed to electing more women to public office.
RU Ready
A civic engagement initiative, Rutgers undergraduates work with local high school students to build civic, political, and expressive skills needed to address public problems in their communities.
RU Voting
A non-partisan effort, RU Voting encourages Rutgers students to pay attention to politics, register to vote, and turn out on Election Day.
RU Running
A training program for politically interested college students considering running for public office or interested in working on a campaign.
Rutgers-Eagleton Washington Internship Award Program
The Rutgers-Eagleton Washington Internship Award Program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 to outstanding Rutgers undergraduate students for summer internships in government/public service in Washington, D.C. The monetary award is meant to ease the financial burden of working in Washington D.C. and is intended to offset living expenses.
The John and Ann Holt Endowed Undergraduate Applied Research Fund in American Politics
The John and Ann Holt Endowed Undergraduate Applied Research Fund in American Politics provides support for a Rutgers undergraduate student in his or her junior or senior year to conduct research, under the supervision of Eagleton or other Rutgers faculty, on a topic in applied American politics.
Young Elected Leaders Project
Launched in 2002 with funding from the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Young Elected Leaders Project (YELP) studies and works with young people who run for public office.
Attend an Event
The Eagleton Institute presents an annual event series designed to promote civil discourse that celebrates democracy, respects politics, and encourages civic engagement.
Eagleton Science and Politics Initiative
Events and workshops enable graduate students, post-docs, and faculty to explore intersections between science and politics in order to increase their understanding of how politics affects their disciplines and how they can effectively engage with political and policymaking leaders and institutions.
RU Running
A training program for politically interested college students considering running for public office or interested in working on a campaign.
Ready to Run®
Ready to Run® is a national network of non-partisan campaign training programs committed to electing more women to public office. Rutgers students can apply for a scholarship to attend.
Undergraduate and graduate students can earn credit for their work with various Eagleton centers and projects through internships and research assistant positions. Volunteers and work study students also assist Eagleton in its work. For general information, contact Sarah Kozak at skozak@eagleton.rutgers.edu and check for opportunities here.
Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) Internships
Center for Youth Political Participation Internships
Eagleton Center on the American Governor Internships
Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling Internships
Research Project Coordinator II
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Coordinator II for the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP). The Research Project Coordinator II assists scholars and staff at the CAWP at the Eagleton Institute of Politics on major research projects, including project planning, engagement with scholarly literature, data collection, qualitative and quantitative analyses (including analysis of large datasets), and data visualization.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Mondays:
Intro to Critical Intelligence Studies
10:20am – 11:40am
Instructor: Ava Majlesi
Course number: (01:790:292:01- 06791)
Darien Civic Engagement Project
10:20am – 11:40am
Instructor: Elizabeth C. Matto
Course number: (01:790:251:01 – 06785)
Federal Prosecution: The Justice Department at the Intersection of Politics and Prosecution
12:10 – 3:10pm
Instructor: Elie Honig
Course number: (01:790:349:01 – 06819)
Tuesdays
Processes of Politics
10:20am – 1:20pm
Instructor: Elizabeth C. Matto
Course number: (01:790:429:01- 06845)
Wednesdays
Practice of Politics
10:20am – 1:20pm
Instructor: Saladin Ambar
Course number: (01:790:428:01- 06844)
Women and American Politics
2:00 – 5:00pm
Instructor: Kira Sanbonmatsu
Course number: (16:790:335:01 – 06815)
Thursdays
Intro to Critical Intelligence Studies
10:20am – 11:40am
Instructor: Ava Majlesi
Course number: (01:790:292:01- 06791)
Friday
Legislative Policymaking
9:00am – 12:00pm
Instructor: Richard Bagger
Course number: (34:833:520-17894)
Perspectives on American Politics
1:00 – 4:00pm
Instructor: Missy Balmir and John Weingart
Course number: (16:790:595:01-16191)
Asynchronous
Survey Research Methods
Instructor: Ashley Koning
Course number: (01:790:307:90 – 06803)
Research in Critical Intelligence Studies
Instructor: Ava Majlesi
Course numbers: (790:484:01 – 06851) (790:484:02 – 06852)
Intelligence Studies Internship
Instructor: Ava Majlesi
Course number: (790:485:01 – 06853)
Hours by arrangement
CAWP Internship
Instructor: Christabel Cruz
Course number: (01:790:481:03-16047)
Eagleton Internship
Instructor: Sarah Kozak
Course number: (790:482:02 – 18015)
Eagleton does not endorse or support any candidates or campaigns. The listing is provided as a service to Rutgers students. Opportunities appear as they are received by Eagleton.
To submit an opportunity, click here.
Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP) Internships
Data Visualization and Graphic Representation Intern — ECPIP
The data visualization and graphic representation intern will create, maintain, and advance the Center’s capabilities to visually and graphically display data from poll results in press releases, on the Center’s official website and social network accounts, and in its other publications. The intern will specifically be responsible for generating and continually updating graphs and charts that depict important data trends over time. The goal of the position will be to create graphics and visual displays that enhance the findings from the Center’s data. Learn more and apply.
General Research Intern — ECPIP
The general research intern will assist ECPIP staff with conducting research and communicating findings to the public. The general research intern’s responsibilities will include: attend weekly ECPIP meetings, prepare weekly progress reports for ECPIP staff, assist with press release preparation, write blog posts, and conduct research and analysis of data. Additionally, the general research intern must maintain confidentiality about all survey instruments, projects, and data until they are published and released to the public. Learn more and apply.
Public Relations and Social Media Intern — ECPIP
The public relations/social media intern will develop, maintain, and expand the online presence of ECPIP, predominantly on Facebook and Twitter. Written strategy plans and assignments will be required weekly throughout the semester. The intern will also keep track of any press received by ECPIP. The intern will work closely with other ECPIP staff. Learn more and apply.
Website Design and Maintenance Intern — ECPIP
The website maintenance intern will primarily be responsible for the ECPIP website. The intern will maintain and expand the current site. The ECPIP site is WordPress-based. Learn more and apply.
Center for Security, Race and Rights Graduate Fellowship
The Center for Security, Race and Rights (CSRR) Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to support the training and professional development of graduate students interested in civil rights, politics, race studies, religious freedom and/or national security law and policy. Applications are due on January 31, 2023. Learn more by contacting Habibah Johnson at hj291@law.rutgers.edu
Internship – Center for Election Reform
Student will call some elected congress members and ex members. Judge Francis will supply the student with the relevant telephone numbers and a script to be used for the call. The call purpose will be to assess whether the person would be a good pod cast interviewee to discuss pertinent election reform issues. The student will email a short report to Judge Francis and myself with either a no-help assessment or a suggested podcast topic and the reasons for the conclusion reached. The student will be paid the going rate of $15 per hour.
We expect the intern to have a cell phone or access to a phone and be willing to make the requested phone calls as quickly as possible. Each student can apply for the internship by submitting a resume and indicating why they think they can handle this work and a writing sample. We prefer students who would not be intimidated speaking with congress persons and have an interest in politics and election reform issues.
Applications can be submitted to Judge LaFelt at leftyret1@gmail.com and to Judge Francis at tfrancis@riker.com Applications should be submitted by April 7th.