The Institute of Governmental Studies will award three Synar Graduate Research Fellowships of $3,000 each. 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, which may include comparative research across nations with the United States as a major case.
To be eligible, graduate students must have advanced to candidacy. All award recipients will be invited to the award ceremony during the spring semester.
This grant is generously supported by Bill and Patrice Brandt.
Apply for the Synar Fellowship
Complete and submit the 2022 Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship Application here.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, November 17 by 9am
Questions? Contact IGS Program Manager, Megan Collins at meganjcollins [at] berkeley.edu.
Meet the Synar Fellows
Congratuations to last year's Synar Fellows! Learn more about their specializations and dissertation topics.
Learn About Michael Synar
Michael Synar was an 8-term Congressman from Oklahoma. During his time in the House, Synar championed many causes, including tobacco restrictions, waiting-periods on gun sales, and opposition to the Gramm-Rudman plan. Read a profile of Mike Synar or watch the video, "Mike Synar: A Life, 1950-1996."