[PhilPhys] Accepting Applications for the Pittsburgh Summer Program 9 - Deadline March 15, 2025

[Center for Phil Sci]

We appreciate you forwarding this call to interested students:

The Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh (
https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu) is pleased to announce a call for
applications for the 2025 PSP9: A Summer Program in Philosophy of Science
for Underrepresented Groups, which will be held in the Center for
Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh from July 14 to July
18, 2024 (arrival July 13th) (
https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/programs/pittsburgh-summer-program/).
We invite applications from undergraduate students at institutions located
in North America who are highly motivated and show strong academic promise
and interest in the philosophy of science, including but not limited to:
women, LGBTQIA+, underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds, students with
disabilities, first-generation undergraduates, and undergraduates from
groups underrepresented in philosophy of science.
While one of the main aims of this program is to attract students
traditionally underrepresented in philosophy of science, all qualified
undergraduate applicants will be considered. Past coursework in philosophy
of science is not a prerequisite for application to the Summer Program. The
University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer,
does not discriminate on basis of disability, race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial
status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and
expression in its programs and activities.
The Summer Program will feature two daily graduate seminars about core
issues and cutting-edge topics in general philosophy of science and
philosophy of the special sciences (e.g., physics, biology, cognitive
science and neuroscience, social sciences). The seminars and lectures will
be given by internationally recognized faculty in the Department of History
and Philosophy of Science and the Department of Philosophy at the
University of Pittsburgh as well as in the Department of Philosophy at
Carnegie Mellon University. Housing, meals, and transportation (US travel
only—the University will not provide transportation costs for travel into
or outside of the US) costs will be covered, and all course materials
provided. Applications are due March 15, 2025 and participants will be
notified by mid April.
Apply at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxD0X1y-pavV8Vh_ythvKkH6ZF7BHnuyGOoS9hyYjJGn2m1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
∙ Cover letter describing your plans after graduation, and your interests
in philosophy of science (including the philosophy of physics, biology,
cognitive science, neuroscience, social sciences, etc.). Please briefly
indicate relevant demographic information (racial/ethnic heritage, gender,
etc.).
∙ CV (including College/University affiliation, major, GPA, high school,
awards & recognition, any philosophy courses taken).
∙ Brief writing sample (2,000 words maximum) that will help the selection
committee assess your academic and philosophical skills. Typically, but not
necessarily, this will be a paper that was written for a college course.
Philosophy of science papers are preferable, but a paper on a topic from
any discipline will work if no suitable philosophy paper is available. The
most effective paper to submit will be the one which best exhibits your
academic and philosophical skills. The writing sample can be a selection
from a larger paper.
∙ One letter of recommendation from a faculty member who is familiar with
your work and can speak to your philosophical skills and suitability for
this program.
A faculty member should separately send the letter of recommendation on
behalf of the applicant to Samuel Wessell at: sjw132 at pitt.edu.
For further questions, please contact Edouard Machery (machery at pitt.edu),
the Center’s Director, or our assistant director Samuel Wessell (
sjw132 at pitt.edu).
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