The Institute of Governmental Studies will award up to four research grants annually in the amount of $1000 each to UC 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.
This grant is made possible by a generous donation from the late Bill Brandt and his wife, Patrice Bugelas-Brandt.
Bill and Patrice named the award after Senator Charles H. Percy, a moderate Republican who represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 1967 to 1985. Patrice began her professional career working for Senator Percy as his press secretary from 1973-1977. A dedicated public servant, Senator Percy is known for consistently reaching across the aisle to make progress on critical issues – from ending housing discrimination to securing equal rights for women and opposing the escalation of American involvement in the Vietnam War. Learn more about Senator Percy.
Eligibility
Grant Funds
Award recipients will be issued a $1000 grant in the form of a stipend. Funds may be used to cover research expenses (e.g., traveling to research sites, transcription services, buying a dataset, photocopying archival materials, etc.).
Recipients & Research
Read about recent past Percy Grant recipients and their research topics. Research papers by Percy Grant recipients can be read on eScholarship.