Political Science Predoctoral Summer Institute
The Political Science Predoctoral Summer Institute (PS-PSI) is a week-long training program for students who are considering pursuing a Ph.D. in political science or a closely related field.
The Institute offers an opportunity to meet other prospective graduate students with similar interests, and to interact and network with faculty and Ph.D. students from Georgetown University and beyond. You will learn more about the substance and methods of political science and about political science Ph.D. programs, discuss your research interests, and workshop application materials.
PS-PSI 2026
The PS-PSI 2026 will be held from May 31 through June 6th.
The PS-PSI offers the following benefits:
- Room and board for the week of the Institute.
- Mentoring from Ph.D. students and faculty, during the Institute and the following year.
- A stipend of $1,000.
- A modest travel reimbursement. We have a pool of funds dedicated to our travel reimbursements, and we will reimburse students until it runs out. We can reimburse participants up to $150.
- Modest support for taking the GRE. We have a pool of funds dedicated to our support for GRE preparation and fees; and we will reimburse participants’ claims until it runs out. We can reimburse participants up to $440 for a GRE prep course and/or one round of the exam. Participants need to take the GRE by October of the year following Institute attendance to be eligible for funding.
- Research consultation.