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PIKSI-Boston is a summer institute held at MIT in July and organized through a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Massachusetts Boston, and Harvard University.
PIKSI - Philosophy in an Inclusive Key Summer Institutes - are undergraduate and recent graduate institutes committed to elevating and broadening inclusion in philosophy by creating opportunities for those who may not otherwise have access to similar programming and mentorship, empowering them to pursue advanced studies in philosophy and continue on to the professoriate. |
2015 Alain Locke Fellows (the first ever cohort!) with Teaching Staff
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Visiting Faculty
“Each student in our cohort had a unique array of both philosophical and personal interests that always had me fully engrossed in every conversation,” she says. “During and outside of our scheduled seminars, new ideas were constantly being sprung and stronger bonds between us were being built...PIKSI showed me in real time how philosophers from all kinds of backgrounds can collaborate and learn from each other, not only within the realm of philosophy, but as young professionals and academics moving towards their future.” - Dee Everett, Alain Locke Fellow, 2023.
A Day at PIKSI
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Community Breakfast |
Visiting Faculty Speaker & Small Group Discussion |
Lunch |
Teaching Fellows Seminars |
Mentor/ Mentee Meetings |
Social Activity |
Highlights of Past Activities: Drag Bingo, Karaoke Night, MIT and Harvard Tours, BBQ, Outdoor Picnic, Farewell Party, Talk with Sally Haslanger, Grad Student Life Panels, Workshops on AI Ethics, Applying to Grad School Panels, and more! Fellows also have a free day to explore Boston, with stipends to use on their adventures!
How to Apply
The application materials for the Alain Locke Fellows at PIKSI-Boston include a transcript, writing sample, two short essay answers, and recommendations from two faculty members. Please note that international students are fully eligible for this fellowship. The application form and recommender submission forms are available below.
Important Dates:
Graduate students interested in being a teaching fellow should see the call for applications here.
- 2026 Summer Institute: July 8-16, 2026
- Undergraduate Alain Locke Fellows application deadline: March 1st, 2026. Acceptances will be announced in early May.
Graduate students interested in being a teaching fellow should see the call for applications here.
