About this opportunity

Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President, Ralph J. Bunche, the RBSI encourages students to pursue academic careers in political science by: - enhancing writing, research, and analytical skills to increase competitiveness in the application and financial aid process for graduate school; - developing statistical skills for data analysis used in political science; - exposing participants to the significant questions in the discipline and profession of political science; - introducing participants to leading political scientists; - educating participants about political science career opportunities and encouraging their application to doctoral programs in political science. The RBSI is an annual, intensive five-week program held at Duke University. It is de