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    • IGS was created a century ago to provide research expertise to the Legislature regarding public issues of the day.  Our core mission remains promoting interdisciplinary research with a principal focus on American and California governance, politics, and policy. We bring together faculty members and students from across the Berkeley campus with an interdisciplinary focus not easily replicated by a single department

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      We are committed to establishing IGS as the place to go for informed analyses and discussions of the important policy and political challenges facing both California and the nation by amplifying the work and accomplishments of our esteemed students, faculty, and leaders.

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    • Our mission is anchored by the belief in the transformational power of public service.  IGS’s Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics & Public Service encompasses innovative student programming, internships, and experiential learning programs to provide opportunities and networks for outstanding students, nurturing a new and more diverse set of leaders for California and the nation.

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      The IGS Library is one of the nation’s major collections in public administration, public affairs, and public policy. The library holds more than 400,000 volumes and is a depository for California local government documents.

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2026 Matsui lecture

Join us next Tuesday, March 10th for our 2026 Matsui Lecture: Congressional Power in Turbulent Times - A Conversation with Former Rep. Charlie Dent (PA-15). 

Check out the latest IGS Poll Here!

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UCLA study on conservative dissatisfaction with Trump 2.0

co-authored by IGS Co-Director Cristina Mora

Public Service Career Resources

Check out our list of career opportunities, internships, and tools for job preparedness!

Need a place to study? Check out the IGS Library reading room!

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

IGS in the News

December 30, 2025

Dec 30
IGS Co-Director Eric Schickler's political analysis cited in the New York Times

November 17, 2025

Nov 17
IGS Co-Director Mora co-authors a new UCLA study highlighted in LA Times showing California Republicans are divided on Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, IGS Poll finds

October 29, 2025

Oct 29
ABC7 News: IGS Co-Director Eric Schickler breaks down "Gerrymandering" ahead of Prop. 50 vote
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IGS News

March 5, 2026

Mar 05
IGS is hiring a Spring 2026 Media and Design Student Assistant!

March 3, 2026

Mar 03
IGS is hiring a 2026-2027 Events and AV Student Assistant!
Mar 03
IGS is hiring a 2026-2027 Media and Design Student Assistant!
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