Your gift to Political Science will be matched—up to $30,000!
For more than a century, the Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University has helped students and scholars make sense of the political world. Your support has been essential to that mission.
Today, your generosity is needed more than ever. As higher education faces increasing financial pressures and reductions in federal research support, your gift provides the flexibility to invest where the need is greatest.
Right now, your gift can have twice the impact. Thanks to the generosity of Political Science Advisory Board members Michael Cavanaugh, Michal Nelson and Paul Perry, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar, until we reach $30,000, doubling the total impact to $60,000.
Housed in Derby Hall, the Department of Political Science brings together diverse perspectives on politics, united by a commitment to rigorous research, outstanding teaching, and preparing students to understand the forces shaping contemporary political life.
Your support helps us:
- Invest in Students. Expand internship opportunities and provide financial support so talented students can pursue meaningful experiential learning regardless of their financial circumstances.
- Advance Innovative Research. Support forward-looking teaching and scholarship in emerging areas, ensuring Ohio State remains competitive while preparing students with the analytical skills needed for today's data-driven and civic life.
- Strengthen the Department's Future. Respond quickly to strategic opportunities, recruit exceptional faculty and invest in initiatives that keep the department at the forefront of the discipline.
Every gift—of any size—makes a difference. And thanks to this matching challenge, your generosity will go twice as far in strengthening Political Science at Ohio State.
“As a rising senior at The Ohio State University, I was incredibly grateful to receive an internship for the summer of 2026. Without donor support, I would not have been able to take an internship in DC. It’s already been amazing, and my family and I are so grateful.” - Luke Grissinger
Please make your gift today and have it matched up to $30,000 while this opportunity lasts.
Questions? Call our Engagement Center at (614) 292-2281 and please be sure to update your Ohio State contact information.
Your gift may be eligible for a corporate match! Check if your company has a matching gift policy here.
How and where you choose to make your philanthropic impact is a very personal decision. Contact Tammy Parker (parker.465@osu.edu) to explore giving opportunities that match your interests, legacy giving or endowment funds.
