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The Political Science Predoctoral Summer Institute (PS-PSI) is a week-long training program for students who are considering pursuing a PhD in political science or a closely related field. The Institute offers an opportunity to meet other undergraduate students with similar interests, and to interact and network with faculty and graduate students from Georgetown University.
You will learn more about the substance and methods of political science and about political science PhD programs, discuss your research interests, and workshop application materials.
The PS-PSI pays for participants' travel expenses (up to $150) and for lodging at Georgetown, and provides a $1,000 stipend. We offer relevant materials in advance of the PS-PSI to help participants prepare; provide the materials participants will use at the Institute, and connect participants with excellent resources to help them continue their path forward after the Institute. We also provide support for one formal GRE preparation class and one GRE test (with prior approval).
The PS-PSI 2024 will be held from June 2 through June 8. Applications are now open and due by February 15, 2024.
All events, groups, organizations, and centers are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
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