Dr. Nicholas V. Longo has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics. Dr. Longo joins Rutgers from Providence College, where he served as Chair and Professor of Global Studies and Co-Director of the Dialogue, Inclusion, and Democracy (DID) Lab, an action-research initiative focused on civil discourse, democratic skill-building, and inclusive public engagement.

The application for the 2026-2027 Eagleton Graduate Fellowship Program will be available Monday, February 9. Rutgers graduate students, don't miss the opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in American politics, government, and advocacy. The fellowship program provides students with unique coursework, legislative days at the New Jersey and Maryland State Houses, and a state government internship, all the while expanding students' professional networks with special programs, events, speakers, and more.

The Center for American Women and Politics is now accepting applications for the Susan N. Wilson NEW Leadership^® New Jersey program, held on June 5-9, 2026. The five-day residential summer institute at Rutgers–New Brunswick educates undergraduate students about women's public leadership, introduces them to successful women leaders, and provides them with the tools to become more involved in the political process. The program includes a day at the State House in Trenton, meeting public officials and learning about state government.

Gain invaluable experience and skills through the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship. Science Fellows spend one year working directly with policymakers in the New Jersey state government, contributing their expertise to support the development and implementation of state policies that are grounded in scientific evidence through three fellowship tracks: Climate Action, Legislative, and Executive. The priority deadline to apply is Sunday, March 15. 

The Rutgers Democracy Lab (RDL), in collaboration with Eagleton's Director of Education and Strategic Initiatives Ginger Schnitzer, hosted the latest RDL Civics Bootcamp. Students were empowered to understand the issues impacting their communities and given the necessary instruction and tools to enact the changes they want to see.

The Center for American Women and Politics' Ready to Run^® New Jersey returns on March 20-21. Secure your spot for the Garden State's premier campaign training program for women. Gain the tools to begin your political journey through CAWP's program designed for women who want to run for office, work on a campaign, get appointed to office, become community leaders, or learn more about the political system.