The Summer Immersion Program in Philosophy (SIPP)

SIPP@Brown is a two-week residential program for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in philosophy and who are members of groups that traditionally have been underrepresented groups in the field.

The program features seminars run by Brown faculty, social and educational activities run by Brown graduate students, and a research conference featuring prominent philosophers who are themselves members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

SIPP@Brown provides food and lodging for participants and reimburses up to $500 in travel costs. Participants also receive a $500 stipend.

All applicants should be prepared to:

• Answer the question: Why do you want to attend SIPP@Brown?

• Upload a transcript (unofficial version is fine).

• Upload a writing sample of no more than 3000 words.

Applicants must also arrange to have two letters of recommendations submitted on their behalf.

All application materials will be due by March 1, 2019. Students will be notified of admissions decisions by April 1.

The application form is available on the SIPP Website (listed below). 

All questions about applications and admissions should be directed to [email protected].