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Institute of Governmental Studies

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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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      • California Ballot Proposition Guides
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Join us on Thursday, September 21st for our latest Berkeley IGS Poll Event - Advancing Multiracial Democracy in California: Pathways Leading up to the 2024 Election

Berkeley IGS Poll

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Apply today for the 2024 Synar Fellowships!

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

IGS in the News

June 9, 2023

Jun 09
Co-Director Shickler's book "Racial Realignment" highlighted in NYT newsletter on SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling

March 3, 2023

Mar 03
IGS Poll results cited by Washington Examiner highlight Democratic voters have no clear favorites for 2024
Mar 03
ABC7 Wash cites Berkeley IGS Poll results on Republican views of their potential presidential candidates
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IGS News

September 22, 2023

Sep 22
The Library Corner - Summer 2023 Edition

August 24, 2023

Aug 24
Berkeley IGS Poll in Progress this Week (August 24 - August 29)

August 15, 2023

Aug 15
We're Hiring a 2023-2024 Communications Student Assistant!
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