1/6) Tips for writing an email - asking for a research opportunity
Subject line:
You should have a clear and simple subject line, which should also reflect the content of your email. It will not only help to keep you out of the spam folder but also help a PI to find you again
Subject line:
You should have a clear and simple subject line, which should also reflect the content of your email. It will not only help to keep you out of the spam folder but also help a PI to find you again
2/6) Keep it formal:
Don't start the email with "Hey XXX" or "Hi XXX" but start with "Hello Dr. XXX" or "Dear Dr. XXX". Sign off with "Sincerely" followed by your full name. It may sound super formal, but it is a way to show respect.
Don't start the email with "Hey XXX" or "Hi XXX" but start with "Hello Dr. XXX" or "Dear Dr. XXX". Sign off with "Sincerely" followed by your full name. It may sound super formal, but it is a way to show respect.
3/6) Be to the point:
PIs get a lot of emails, so keep your intro & request short and simple, which doesn't require multiple readings. Clearly state/include your - research question(s) matching lab interests & don't forget to cite lab papers
PIs get a lot of emails, so keep your intro & request short and simple, which doesn't require multiple readings. Clearly state/include your - research question(s) matching lab interests & don't forget to cite lab papers
- explain what new or extra you would bring to the group
- briefly explaining your qualifications, expertise, and experiences
- attach your brief CV
- briefly explaining your qualifications, expertise, and experiences
- attach your brief CV
(4/6) Few things to avoid:
- Don't use abbreviations & emoticons
- Don't send emails over the weekend or long holidays. Instead, send your email during office hours (esp. mornings).
- Don't make spelling mistakes esp. while writing their names as it is going to offend a PI
- Don't use abbreviations & emoticons
- Don't send emails over the weekend or long holidays. Instead, send your email during office hours (esp. mornings).
- Don't make spelling mistakes esp. while writing their names as it is going to offend a PI
(5/6) Proofreading: Before you send, do a couple of readings to make sure the message of your email is clear, and it has no errors.
(6/6) Consider following @hgupta84 and @hapyresearchers for tweets on academia and MentalHealth. I am not an expert, just sharing my experiences. Retweet the first tweet, so this information can reach to others.
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