Ralph Bunche Summer Institute

The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program (RBSI) is an annual, intensive five-week program held at Duke University. The program is designed to introduce aspiring political scientists to the world of doctoral study. The program is open to students interested in broadening participation in political science and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting underrepresented groups or issues of tribal sovereignty and governance.

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Meet 2022 RBSI Scholar, Devin Green, Johns Hopkins University

May 5, 2022 Comments Off on Meet 2022 RBSI Scholar, Devin Green, Johns Hopkins University

Devin Green, Johns Hopkins University Devin Green is a Junior at Johns Hopkins University studying political science. He is currently a research assistant in the P3 Lab at the Agora Institute studying social movements theory […]

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Meet 2022 RBSI Scholar, Blessyn Marcelle, Temple University

May 4, 2022 Comments Off on Meet 2022 RBSI Scholar, Blessyn Marcelle, Temple University

Blessyn Marcelle, Temple University Blessyn Marcelle is a first-generation rising senior at Temple University majoring in political science with a minor in criminal justice. She is also a member of the national political science honor […]

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Meet 2022 RBSI Scholar, Arturo Avila, San Francisco State University

May 3, 2022 Comments Off on Meet 2022 RBSI Scholar, Arturo Avila, San Francisco State University

Arturo Avila, San Francisco State University Arturo Joel Avila Zavala is a first-generation, rising senior at San Francisco State University and is majoring in political science with a minor in philosophy. Arturo has been a 3-time […]

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Meet the 2022 APSA Bunche Summer Program Scholars

May 2, 2022 Comments Off on Meet the 2022 APSA Bunche Summer Program Scholars

APSA is pleased to announce the 2022 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) Class. This year, 14 undergraduate students will participate in the annual, intensive five-week program hosted by Duke University. The 2022 institute will be […]

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2021 APSA RBSI Applications Due TODAY, January 15, 2021 – Meet 2020 Bunche Fellow, Maya Thornton

January 15, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 APSA RBSI Applications Due TODAY, January 15, 2021 – Meet 2020 Bunche Fellow, Maya Thornton

Maya Thornton, Grambling State University Maya Thornton is a rising senior at Grambling State University majoring in political science. Thornton has served as the junior class associate justice, a student ambassador, and as the Student Networking […]