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)
Mentorship opporunities: get free one-on-one help application guidance with a PhD student mentor with GradAMP (2021-2022).
Research assistant opportunities: get research experience as an RA for a PhD candidate with the UCSD Political Science Research Apprenticeship Program.
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)
Writing Resources
Writing Resources for Undergraduates (UCSD Teaching and Learning Commons)
Guides to writing in political science (Link to website)