Political Science Predoctoral Summer Institute

About the PS-PSI

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 2025 will be held from June 1 to June 7. Applications will open soon.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in political science or a related field, with an interest in pursuing a PhD in political science. Applicants must be enrolled at a college or university in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, or Delaware and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.