The Institute for the Study of Societal Issues Fund

For 50 years, the Institute for the Study of Societal Issues (ISSI) at UC Berkeley has advanced interdisciplinary research that drives meaningful social change. Your gift supports the training and mentorship of emerging scholars, equipping them with applied research skills to address pressing social challenges. It fuels innovative research on inequality, social stratification, and social movements in the U.S. and around the world, and helps share this work through free public programs and events. ISSI amplifies the voices and experiences of historically marginalized communities, connecting rigorous scholarship to policy, community engagement, and real-world impact.