Eagleton Institute of Politics (EIP)

191 Ryders Lane, Douglass Campus

New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8557

Telephone: 732-932-9384; Fax: 732-932-6778

Ruth B. Mandel, Director

The Eagleton Institute of Politics (EIP) explores state and national politics through research, education, and public service. It also links the study of politics with its day-to-day practice. The institute focuses on how contemporary political systems work, how they change, and how they might work better. Eagleton's faculty, centers, and programs specialize in the study of state legislatures; public opinion polling and survey research; women's participation in politics; race and politics; campaigns, elections, and political parties; civic education and political engagement; and New Jersey politics. The institute includes the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) and the Center for Public Interest Polling (CPIP), both established in the early 1970s. For Rutgers graduate and undergraduate students, Eagleton offers a range of education programs, including an undergraduate certificate, graduate fellowships, research assistantships and internships, and opportunities to interact with political practitioners. The institute also convenes conferences and other forums for the general public. In addition, Eagleton undertakes projects to enhance political understanding and involvement, often in collaboration with politicians, government agencies, the media, nonprofit groups, and other academic institutions.