Summer Programs in Philosophy for Undergraduates, 2015

Organized by Russell Marcus, Hamilton College. Additions/corrections are welcome: Email me

See also my list of Conferences and Journals for undergraduates in philosophy and these resources for students.

Program	Location	Application Deadline	Program Dates	Notes
Summer Program for Women in Philosophy	University of California, San Diego	March 1, 2015	July 26 - August 8, 2015	The two-week program will feature two intensive courses and a variety of workshops, all geared towards providing an engaging philosophical learning experience and preparation for applying to graduate school in philosophy. Participants will be provided with housing and meals, will have transportation costs covered, will have all course and workshop materials provided, and will receive a $600 stipend.
Summer School on Mathematical Philosophy for Female Students	Munich, Germany	March 1, 2015	July 26 to August 1, 2015	Since women are significantly underrepresented in philosophy generally and in formal philosophy in particular, this summer school is aimed at encouraging women to engage with mathematical methods and apply them to philosophical problems. The summer school will provide an infrastructure for developing expertise in some of the main formal approaches used in mathematical philosophy, including theories of individual and collective decision-making, agent-based modeling, and epistemic logic. Furthermore, it offers study in an informal setting, lively debate, and a chance to strengthen mathematical self-confidence and independence for female students. Finally, being located at the MCMP, the summer school will also provide a stimulating and interdisciplinary environment for meeting like-minded philosophers.
Philosophy in an Inclusive Key Summer Institute (PIKSI) - Rock	Penn State	March 13, 2015	June 13–June 22, 2015	PIKSI summer institutes are designed to encourage undergraduates from underrepresented groups to consider future study of philosophy. Undergraduates and recent graduates from underrepresented groups such as women, African Americans, Chicano/as and Latino/as, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, LGBTs, economically disadvantaged communities, and people with disabilities are urged to apply. Transportation and lodging are provided; stipends are awarded to all.
Philosophy in an Inclusive Key Summer Institute (PIKSI) - Boston	MIT	March 13, 2015	August 2-8, 2015	PIKSI summer institutes are designed to encourage undergraduates from underrepresented groups to consider future study of philosophy. Undergraduates and recent graduates from underrepresented groups such as women, African Americans, Chicano/as and Latino/as, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, LGBTs, economically disadvantaged communities, and people with disabilities are urged to apply. Transportation and lodging are provided; stipends are awarded to all.
Carnegie Mellon Summer School in Logic and Formal Epistemology	Carnegie Mellon	March 13, 2015	June 1 - June 19, 2015	In 2015, the Department of Philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University will hold a three-week summer school in logic and formal epistemology for promising undergraduates in philosophy, mathematics, computer science, linguistics, economics, and other sciences. The goals are to introduce promising students to cross-disciplinary fields of research at an early stage in their career; and forge lasting links between the various disciplines. There will be morning and afternoon lectures and daily problem sessions, as well as planned outings and social events. We will provide: full tuition and dormitory accommodations on the Carnegie Mellon campus. Students need only pay for round trip travel to Pittsburgh and living expenses while here. There are no grades, and the courses do not provide formal course credit.
The Summer Immersion Program in Philosophy at Brown University	Brown	March 15, 2015	May 31 - June 13, 2015	A two week residential program for members of traditionally underrepresented groups in philosophy, featuring seminars taught by Brown University faculty and the SIPP@Brown research conference. Seminar topics: The Philosophy of Time (Nina Emery); Global Justice (Dave Estlund). Admitted students will be housed in Brown University dorms and will receive a $500 stipend for food and incidentals. SIPP@Brown will also reimburse up to $500 of travel costs to and from Providence, RI.
Colorado Summer Seminar in Philosophy	University of Colorado, Boulder	Review begins on April 1, 2015	July 20th-August 6th	The Seminar is intended for outstanding undergraduates who are considering graduate school in philosophy. The aim is to introduce students to the atmosphere of a graduate-level seminar, giving participants a chance to explore and sharpen their philosophical abilities before they commit to a graduate program. Topic: Matters of Life and Death. Featuring special sessions taught by: Shelly Kagan (Yale) Doug MacLean (UNC Chapel Hill) Rivka Weinberg (Scripps College) Susan Wolf (UNC Chapel Hill)
Rutgers Summer Institute for Diversity in Philosophy	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey	May 6, 2015	July 26 – August 2, 2015	This seven day program is designed to introduce undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds to the various areas of specialization within the discipline of philosophy, give students a better idea of what graduate studies in philosophy is about, and explore various views about what it means to be a professional philosopher. Up to fifteen students will be given the opportunity to interact in formal and informal settings with a group of talented graduate students and distinguished faculty members from a number of universities.