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 2023 cohort starting in late January 2022. Applications deadline late March 2022
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 2023 cohort online starting in late September 2021. Application deadline late October 2021.
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 Rutgers Summer Service (RSS) Initiative
The university-wide initiative will be run by Eagleton and the Rutgers Office of Career Exploration and Success. Students in the program will receive an award of $5,000 for a full-time 240-hour summer internship to help offset the cost of unpaid or low-paid internships with public service, government, and non-profit organizations. Awardees will also receive credit for a complimentary summer course and tuition remission to cover course expenses. A part-time internship option will also be available to provide students with the most flexibility to gain valuable public service experience to fulfill President Holloway’s goal of creating better citizens and improving Democracy. Applications will open in early 2022. Stay tuned.
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
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.
Mondays:
Intro to Critical Intelligence Studies– 10:20am – 11:40am
Instructor: Ava Majlesi
Course number: (01:790:292:01-09630)
Darien Civic Engagement Project – 10:20am – 11:40am
Instructor: Elizabeth Matto
Course number: (01:790:251:01-09624)
Tuesdays
Processes of Politics – 10:20am–1:20 pm
Instructor: Elizabeth C. Matto
Course number: (01:790:429:01-09689)
Wednesdays
Practice of Politics – 10:20am–1:20pm
Instructor: Saladin Ambar
Course number: (01:790:428:01-09688)
CYPP Internship – 10:20am – 1:20pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Matto
Course number: (01:790:482:08-09694))
Women and American Politics – 2:00 pm ‐ 5:00 pm
Instructor: Kira Sanbonmatsu
Course number: (01:790:335:01-09650)
Thursdays
Intro to Critical Intelligence Studies– 10:20am – 11:40am
Instructor: Ava Majlesi
Course number: (01:790:292:01-09630)
Friday
Prosecutorial Discretion – 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Elie Honig
Course number: (01:790:349:02-09656)
Asynchronous
Intro to Political Science Methods
Instructor: Ashley Koning
Course number: (01:790:300:01-09637)
Hours by arrangement
CAWP Internship
Instructor: Chelsea Hill/Christabel Cruz
Course number: (01:790:481:03-16047)
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.
Fair Districts NJ Coalition
The Fair Districts NJ coalition is looking for a consultant who would assist us by producing statistical analyses of racially polarized voting in NJ as well as partisan fairness metrics in order inform the development of a NJ legislative map proposal.
We are interested in analyses that make use of statewide voting patterns in contested general and primary elections, that focus on measuring the difference in vote choice across Hispanic/Latino, Black, Asian American and non-Hispanic white voters. We are also interested in analyses of contested primary and general elections in specific local and state legislative contests. Analyses would be produced using at least one of the methodologies commonly used to assess racially polarized voting: ecological regression analysis, homogeneous precinct analysis, and ecological inference.
We would also be interested in analysis to help assess vote dilution and “ability to elect” for specific districts in the Coalition’s draft legislative maps, to demonstrate that specific proposed legislative districts promote the ability of communities of color to elect candidates of choice, alone or in coalition with other groups, by comparison with current districts.
Start date: ASAP
End date: March 2022
Pay rate: commensurate with experience
Hours: flexible
Location: remote
APPLY: Please send resume or CV to randic@eagleton.rutgers.edu and phensley@lwvnj.org
NJ Business Action Center
Interns will conduct research on business trends and issues, and write articles for website and social media platforms. Will communicate with chambers of commerce, business organizations and government offices about the services & benefits of the NJBAC for businesses and schedule virtual meetings with these organizations for the NJBAC. Will assist with the State Education Campaign to businesses to ban the plastic bag, plastic straw and polystyrene foam food service containers. Will also handle any special research projects that come up. Will report to Melanie Willoughby, executive director of the NJBAC.
Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.
Learn more and apply by contacting Melanie Willoughby at melanie.willoughby@sos.nj.gov.
House Committee on Homeland Security
How to apply:
homeland.house.gov
Christian Hollowell
(202) 226-2616
Christian.Hollowell@mail.house.gov
General Internship
In Washington, D.C., interns’ responsibilities include answering phones, researching legislation, attending virtual/hybrid hearings and briefings, and answering correspondence on Homeland Security issues before the House. Interns will also assist in various administrative tasks as needed. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional committee office.
Press Internship
In Washington D.C., press interns assist the driven press team. Duties include developing social media content, drafting press releases, sorting press clips, creating digital content, and assisting the team with a variety of projects as needed. Interns will work closely with communications staffers and learn about the press operation of a congressional office.
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.