Center for the Study of Representation
The Charles H. Percy Undergraduate Grant for Public Affairs Research
The Center for the Study of Representation at the Institute of Governmental Studies is pleased to announce the Charles H. Percy Undergraduate Grant for Public Affairs Research, made possible by a generous donation from Bill and Patrice Brandt. Patrice Bugelas-Brandt joined Senator Percy's Chicago Senate office in 1973 and served as his Illinois press secretary from 1974 to 1977. Bill Brandt is a member of the IGS National Advisory Board. They wish to honor Senator Percy’s career achievements in business and politics with this grant. Percy headed the technology corporation, Bell & Howell, from 1949 to 1964 and was a US Senator from Illinois from 1967 to 1985.
Profile of Senator Charles H. Percy
Grant Information
The CSR/IGS will award up to six research grants of up to $750 each to U.C. Berkeley undergraduate students who are conducting research on an aspect of American politics, including public opinion, electoral behavior, civic participation, government institutions, social movements, and public policy. Students from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged to apply. The grant may be used to cover research expenses such as traveling to Washington, DC to interview lawmakers, buying a dataset, or covering photocopying costs at an archive.
There are two application deadlines in the 2009-2010 academic year: November 12, 2009 and February 1, 2010.
Application Form
The Charles H. Percy Undergraduate Grant for Public Affairs Research Application (in PDF format)
