Giving Opportunities

The Religion, Politics and Globalization Program draws on the exceptional resources of the University of California, Berkeley, to strengthen research and teaching in these areas, forge new international partnerships, and enrich public life by communicating those results. In order to accomplish these goals, RPGP has identified the following opportunities for private support. We also welcome gifts of all sizes to the RPGP annual fund.

Please contact Kaja Sehrt at sehrt@berkeley.edu or 510-642-3633 for more information or to discuss tailoring a gift to your area of interest.

Major Events and Lecture Series
The Religion, Politics and Globalization Program hosts numerous conferences and lecture series throughout the year. Additional funding will allow broader cross-campus collaboration, facilitate greater international participation, and increase the impact of public events. Gifts of $25,000 or more will enhance conferences, lecture series, and international symposia.

Post-Doctoral Fellows and Visiting Scholars
UC Berkeley thrives on exchange with visiting scholars and professionals who participate in symposia, give lectures, and teach courses. In order to attract the most dynamic and eminent visiting fellows, artists, and scholars, we seek annual funding of $10,000 to $40,000.

Faculty Positions and Faculty Support
The best way to secure the future of studies in religion, politics and globalization at UC Berkeley is to hire and retain outstanding faculty. Distinguished professorships, endowed chairs, and faculty research fellowships help to advance scholarship in a range of disciplines and professions. Endowment gifts for these programs begin at $300,000.

Student Scholarships, Fellowships, and Services
Giving opportunities begin at $5,000 to provide undergraduate scholarships for study on religion, politics and globalization, or conference travel grants or summer pre-dissertation grants for graduate students. Dissertation research fellowships and graduate fellowships are also available at $12,000 to $35,000. Larger gifts may endow these programs.