SPIA in N.J.
At the Princeton University School of Public & International Affairs, we are committed to the place we call home. We recognize New Jersey as an ideal laboratory for connecting the theory and practice of public policy, consistent with multiracial democracy.
Our five core pillars are designed to advance this commitment through:
- Engagement, service, and outreach beyond the gates
- Convening power to support evidence-based policy locally, statewide, and nationally
- Rigorous research development and sharing to inform equitable and fair public policies
- Centering students to develop future leaders and practitioners in public policy
- Academic offerings that bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application
Garden State Fellowship '26-27: Application opens January 5, 2026
Are you a senior interested in statewide public policy? The Garden State Fellowship (GSF) launches policy practitioners into NJ's social, civic and policy spaces via a placement with a NJ-based organization. Read more about the fellowship below.
Questions? Email Thelma at tcarrera@princeton.edu.
December 10: Eyes on the Prize: Realizing Reparations in Full
Join us on Wednesday, December 10 for an engaging afternoon exploring the national reparations movement and how organizers are advancing the cause in New Jersey. This event will bring together policymakers, advocates, scholars, and community members to share strategies, lessons, and visions for equity and repair.
November 11: Your Tax Dollars Pay for Too Many N.J. Nursing Homes That Neglect Your Grandparents
New Jersey taxpayers are funding many for-profit nursing homes that provide substandard care, prompting calls for reform to ensure public money supports better staffing and resident well-being.
2024-25 Annual Report
SPIA in NJ wrapped two years on campus! Click the link below to explore the program's work.
July 22: Garden State Fellows Make a Mark in New Jersey Policy
After graduating from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, many students land in far-flung places, launching careers in public policy all over the globe. But some are finding that staying put right here in the Garden State offers them exposure to some of the most pressing policy matters of the moment and a chance to impact local communities.
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SPIA in NJ takes a justice-centered approach to the public policy questions that matter to New Jerseyans.
Whether it’s climate, healthcare, housing, immigration, education, finance or any number of other issue areas — SPIA faculty, students and researchers are teaming up with partners statewide to ask hard questions and work together to find policy solutions.