Applying to PhD Programs in Political Science

• Guide for students with low scores, by Thomas Flaherty. (Download here) 

• Guide for international students, by Mariana Carvalho. (Link to her website) 

Fellowship Resources

• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (political science students can apply as early as the last year of undergrad).

  • Guide by Alex Lang that I found very helpful (Link to his website).

  • My successful 2018 application materials: (Personal statement), (Research proposal).  

• List of undergraduate fellowships and grants (link to website). 

• List of fellowships that do not require proof of US Citizenship or legal permanent residency. (Download here)  

PhD Guides

•   How to read in a PhD program, by Thomas Flaherty (Download here). 

Writing Resources

• The Campus Writing Center at Texas A&M University has a number of great resources for undergraduate and graduate students. 

• Guides to writing in political science (Link to website) .