This is the email template I used to reach out to professors. I’ve sent over 150 emails. You WILL get a lot of NOs and no responses, but please don’t let that discourage you.
I know this email template might look too short, but professors are busy people, and they get hundreds of emails a day.
Make it polite but concise. Show your passion and interest in the topics that they are researching in.
Also, schedule your email to send around 9:30 am in the morning for the professor. Make sure to check your time zone.
Make sure to attach your resume to your email so that you can show that you know what you’re doing
If you need help with your resume, feel free to contact me or ask an adult on campus. They know what they’re doing.
If you’re a US citizen or are a permanent resident, reach out to professors in US universities
If you’re not, try contacting professors in Canadian, English, and your home country universities.
Add the USA part when contacting non-American professors
You will most likely have an interview with your lab. Please prepare. Read studies. Read ongoing studies.
Some questions to think about
why are you interested in the lab
what publications you’ve found interesting, and why
do you have experience with research
your strengths and weaknesses
how many hours can you work
Prepare questions to ask your interviewer
What would I be doing?
How many studies are being conducted during the time period that you’re available?
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