Pipeline Program RBSI Call for Applications

Published: Nov. 4, 2025

The APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) is now accepting applications. RBSI is a pipeline program for juniors who are interested in pursuing a PhD in political science.

RBSI is an intensive five-week program designed to introduce undergraduate juniors to the world of doctoral study in political science. The institute runs from May 24-June 25. The program is intended for students interested in researching issues related to underrepresented groups (race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ politics, disability politics, Indigenous politics) and for student who are current juniors in college.

Please see the call for applications!

If any students are interested in applying feel free to reach out to Professor Navarro-Rodríguez (vanessa.navarrorodriguez@ucdenver.edu), she's happy to help talk through this opportunity and how to put together an application.