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Center for the Study of Representation
The Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship
The Center for the Study of Representation at the Institute of Governmental Studies is pleased to announce the Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship, made possible by a generous donation from Bill and Patrice Brandt. Bill Brandt is a member of the IGS National Advisory Board. This fellowship honors Mike Synar, the former U.S. Congressman from the 2nd District of Oklahoma from 1979 to 1995. As a member of Congress, Synar was praised for his independent and critical voice and for his dedication to public service. He was first elected to Congress at the age of 28 and sadly passed away when only 45. As a member of Congress, Synar was praised for his independent and critical voice and for his dedication to the public interest.
The Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship is awarded to distinguished UC Berkeley graduate students who are writing their dissertations on an aspect of American politics, including public opinion, electoral behavior, civic participation, government institutions, social movements, and public policy. Each year, the Center for the Study of Representation will award up to five Synar Graduate Research Fellowships of up to $3,000 each.
Eligibility
To be eligible, graduate students must have advanced to candidacy. The research project must be on an aspect of American politics. Students who are conducting comparative research across nations with the United States as a major case are eligible to apply.
The next application deadline is December 2, 2009.
Application Form
The Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship Application (in PDF format)
Profile of Mike Synar
Past recipients of the Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship.
