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RBSI

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 2026 RBSI Scholar, Kylie Davis, University of Oklahoma

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Kylie Davis, University of Oklahoma Kylie Davis is a rising senior at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, majoring in international security studies. Her academic work focuses on great power competition and regional security, […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Yasmin Benitez, Tufts University

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Yasmin Benitez, Tufts University Yasmin Benitez is a rising senior at Tufts University majoring in political science with a minor in economics. A Gates and Questbridge Scholar, her academic interests center on educational and tech […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Camila Armas, Howard University

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Camila Armas, Howard University Camila Armas is a rising senior at Howard University majoring in political science with a minor in Spanish. She is a part of the inaugural cohort of the Howard Humanities and […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Mohamed Aljahmi, CUNY Queens College

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Mohamed Aljahmi, CUNY Queens College Mohamed Aljahmi is a rising senior and dean’s list scholar at Queens College, CUNY, where he is pursuing a double major in political science and sociology with minors in data […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Yesli Aguilar, Texas A&M University

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Yesli Aguilar, Texas A&M University Yesli Aguilar is a rising senior at Texas A&M University, where she studies political science in the Bush School of Government and Public Service, along with a second major in […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Faith Adedokun, Saint Joseph’s University

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Faith Adedokun, Saint Joseph’s University Faith Adedokun is a psychology major with a minor in public policy. Her academic interests center on the intersection of education policy and political communication, with a particular emphasis on […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Kylah Adams, Agnes Scott College

April 20, 2026 0

Kylah Adams, Agnes Scott College Kylah Adams is a rising senior at Agnes Scott College, pursuing a double major in political science and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies. During her time at Agnes Scott, Kylah […]

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Meet the 2026 Scholars of the APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program

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The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program (RBSI) is an annual, intensive five-week program held at Duke University under the direction of Dr. Paula D. McClain. RBSI is designed to introduce aspiring political scientists to the world of doctoral […]

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