The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program (RBSI) is an annual, intensive five-week program held at Duke University. It is designed to introduce to the world of doctoral study in political science to undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic groups or, those interested in broadening participation in political science and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting underrepresented groups or issues of tribal sovereignty and governance. Participants in the RBSI are drawn from a competitive national applicant pool.
Political Science Programs
Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program (RBSI)
For School Year: 3
Program Type: Summer Program
Targeted Identities: Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous/Native American, Person Of Color
Majors / Focus: Political Science
Access to Recruiters: Mentoring from Bunche faculty
Location: Duke University
Program Dates: May - June
Other Materials Needed: Application, Transcript, Resume, Three letters of Recommendation
Requirements:
Applicants must be a member of one of the following underrepresented racial or ethnic minority groups: African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, American Indians or Alaska natives, and Native Hawaiians, or an individual who is interested in broadening participation in political science by students from underrepresented minority populations and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting underrepresented groups or issues of tribal sovereignty and governance.
Applicants must demonstrate an interest in teaching and potential for research in political science.
Applicants must be a US citizen, US national, US permanent resident (holder of a permanent resident card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the deferred action for childhood arrivals program (DACA) at time of application.
