S 665 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Codifies Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program at Eagleton Institute of Politics; makes appropriation.

This bill establishes the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program at Rutgers' Eagleton Institute of Politics, creating a formal structure for a program that places scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals with PhDs into government roles. It requires selecting at least four fellows annually who work for one year with New Jersey's Legislature (at least two) and Executive Branch (at least two), receiving stipends and benefits. The bill appropriates $360,000 for initial program costs and mandates an annual $520,000 appropriation starting in fiscal year 2025 to fund fellow stipends and administration. The program directly affects eligible PhD holders in natural sciences, engineering, or healthcare who are selected for these government placements.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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