The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship is a year-long, full-time fellowship for doctoral-level scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals in New Jersey state government.
Requirements
1) Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral professional degree earned by July 1stof the fellowship year in natural sciences, engineering or healthcare. For examples see FAQ.
2) U.S. citizenship OR a suitable immigration status for non-residents to work in the U.S.
Rutgers University faculty, staff, and postdocs, as well as applicants from across the country and at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply.
Application Timeline
- Application opens: December 19, 2025
- Priority Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Video interviews for selected applicants: March-May 2026
- Registration closes: May 17, 2026 (after Priority Deadline, applications are reviewed on a space-available basis)
- Final candidate notification: May 2026
- Pre-placement orientation and training: July 13, 2026
- Fellowship begins: August 2026
- Fellowship ends: July 12, 2026
Making an Impact
The Fellowship offers three tracks:
Climate Action Track – executive placement with a project specifically focused on climate-related issues in New Jersey including clean energy, energy storage, resiliency, or sustainability.
Executive Track – placement in one of New Jersey’s executive departments and agencies, including Departments of Health; Human Services; Children and Families; Transportation; Education; Environmental Protection, and others. A Science Fellow in this track may also work on climate-related topics.
Legislative Track – placement in one of New Jersey’s four partisan legislative offices: the Democratic or Republican staff in the State Senate or State Assembly.
Science and Politics Fellowship 2026-2027
The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship is a year-long, full-time fellowship for doctoral-level scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals in New Jersey state government.
Requirements
1) Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral professional degree earned by July 1stof the fellowship year in natural sciences, engineering or healthcare. For examples see FAQ.
2) U.S. citizenship OR a suitable immigration status for non-residents to work in the U.S.
Rutgers University faculty, staff, and postdocs, as well as applicants from across the country and at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply.
Application Timeline
- Application opens: December 19, 2025
- Priority Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Video interviews for selected applicants: March-May 2026
- Registration closes: May 17, 2026 (after Priority Deadline, applications are reviewed on a space-available basis)
- Final candidate notification: May 2026
- Pre-placement orientation and training: July 13, 2026
- Fellowship begins: August 2026
- Fellowship ends: July 12, 2026
Making an Impact
The Fellowship offers three tracks:
Climate Action Track – executive placement with a project specifically focused on climate-related issues in New Jersey including clean energy, energy storage, resiliency, or sustainability.
Executive Track – placement in one of New Jersey’s executive departments and agencies, including Departments of Health; Human Services; Children and Families; Transportation; Education; Environmental Protection, and others. A Science Fellow in this track may also work on climate-related topics.
Legislative Track – placement in one of New Jersey’s four partisan legislative offices: the Democratic or Republican staff in the State Senate or State Assembly.