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The
Eagleton Fellowship Program
Studying
the Practice of Politics
The Eagleton
Fellowship Program provides a select group of Rutgers graduate students
from varied disciplines the opportunity to further their understanding
of the practice of politics and public affairs and to connect their knowledge
to their chosen field of study. As the core of the one-year program, Fellows
enroll in the Eagleton Seminar in American Politics, which explores the
politics of policymaking. It focuses on how politics--political institutions,
political processes, and political practitioners--operate in the policy
arena and affect the outcomes of deliberations and decision making. The
Eagleton Seminar is taught by practitioners with a wide range of experiences
in government and public affairs. It is held at the Eagleton Institute
on fourteen Fridays over the academic year from 12:00 noon until 3:00
pm and is listed as a three-credit course in the Department of Political
Science.
Through the seminar
and participation in special events at the Institute, the Eagleton Fellowship
provides students with direct access to current and former 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.
Students who are selected
for an Eagleton Fellowship continue their graduate program without interruption;
the fellowship complements their academic study.
Who is Eligible?
Graduate students at all levels on the New Brunswick and Newark campuses
are eligible for the program. Students must be admitted by a Rutgers degree-granting
graduate program before being awarded the Eagleton Fellowship. Students
may hold the Fellowship at any point during their graduate careers at
Rutgers.
Approximately 14 students
are granted Eagleton Fellowships each year. In previous years, Eagleton
Fellows have come from the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy,
Department of Political Science, Department of Agricultural Food and Resource
Economics, Department of Music, School of Criminal Justice, School of
Social Work, School of Communication, Information and Library Studies,
and the Business School.
View the list of Eagleton Fellows 2003-2004
here.
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Course and
Special Seminars
Fellows are required to enroll in the three-credit Eagleton Seminar
in American Politics, which meets for 14 non-consecutive weeks over
the course of the academic year. In addition, Fellows are encouraged
to participate in related events and field trips. In the past, Fellows
have taken trips to state capitols and local community development
organizations, which gave them opportunities to view legislatures
in action and to meet with key public officials and community leaders.
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Career Counseling
Fellows are offered career counseling and assistance in networking.
The Eagleton Institute of Politics has offered a graduate Fellowship
Program since 1956 and has more than 600 alumni who maintain strong
contacts with the Institute, assisting in professional development
and placement and providing an informal support system for new classes
of Fellows.
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Academic Performance
Students must maintain a B average during the year they hold an Eagleton
Fellowship and must be in good academic standing in their disciplines.
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Seven Eagleton
Fellowships supported by the Eagleton endowment carry $5,000 stipends
with no tuition.
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Six Harold Martin
Eagleton Fellowships provide $6,000 stipends along with University-supported
tuition.
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An Eagleton Alumni
Fellowship of $5,000 plus tuition is funded through contributions
from alumni of the Eagleton Fellowship Program.
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How do I
apply for the Eagleton Fellowship?
Students should apply for Eagleton Fellowships by March 1 of the
spring preceding the September semester.
Fellowship application
available here.
Students applying
for admission to a graduate program may apply at the same time for
an Eagleton Fellowship. All applications are judged on the basis of:
academic performance; letters of recommendation; demonstrated interest
in government, politics, and public affairs; an essay discussing the
applicant's purpose in applying for the Eagleton Fellowship.
When are Fellowships Announced?
Fellowship awards for newly admitted students will be announced in
coordination with departmental decisions. Early decisions are possible.
Continuing students will receive notification by no later than May
1.
Where can I get additional information?
To learn more about the Eagleton Fellowship Program, contact Christine
Lenart, Education Programs Administrator at (732) 932-9384, ext. 244
or by e-mail at clenart@rci.rutgers.edu.
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Henry J.
Raimondo Legislative Fellows Internship Program is another graduate
fellowship program offered by the Eagleton Institute of Poltics.
Read about this
program here.
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