Meet the 2026 Scholars of the APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program 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 study. This is the 40th year of the program. The 2026 institute is being held May 24 – June 25, 2026. Please join us in congratulating the 2026 scholars! 

Congratulations to the 2026 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute scholars!

#APSARBSI scholars participate in an intensive five-week program led by former APSA president, Dr. Paula D. McClain, developing political scientists for doctoral study.

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