Applications for the PS-PSI 2025 are due on February 9, 2025. Apply here.
You will need to provide us with a few types of information in your application for the PS-PSI:
Demographic information.
Three essays: 1) A statement of interest Please write a statement (250-300 words) to help us get to know you. Please tell us (1) a bit about your background and interests (2) why you would like to pursue a doctoral degree in political science, and (3) why you would like to attend the Georgetown University Political Science Predoctoral Summer Institute.
2) A contribution statement We encourage you to submit a statement (250-300 words) to help us understand the contribution your personal background would make to the Georgetown University Political Science Predoctoral Summer Institute and to the diversity of the Summer 2025 cohort. As appropriate, you may wish to address any obstacles or challenges you have overcome; or how your background (e.g., first generation student), activities (e.g., community service and leadership) or educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences have helped to shape your educational and professional goals.
3) A research pitch Please write a description (250-300 words) of a topic you would like to research. Please make sure your pitch has a title! Please tell us: (1) whom or what you would like to research, (2) where it is (i.e., in the U.S.?, in Latin America?), (3) what time period you would like to focus on; (4) why you think the topic is important and merits research.
Please include your three essays in a single document (PDF or DOC). Name the document “YOURLASTNAME_ESSAYS”. Attach the document to an email, and send it to this email address: 2025_Es.imym6vklh9o1exjj@u.box.com
An unofficial transcript. Please send an electronic version of your current transcript from your college / university. An unofficial transcript is fine.
Name the transcript: “YOURLASTNAME_TRANSCRIPT”. Attach the transcript to an email, and send it to this email address: 2025_Tr.agk2bu9p69kojzgy@u.box.com
The name and email address of the recommender. Please provide us with the name and email address of one professor, faculty member, mentor or teaching assistant who is familiar with your work and can speak to your strengths. We will ask this person to serve as a reference for you. (See the FAQs on the PS-PSI website for tips on whom to select and how!)
