How do you email a potential PhD advisor?
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How do you email a potential PhD advisor?
Here are some things to keep in mind when emailing potential PhD supervisors to increase your odds of getting a response.
- Keep it short. Professors are short of time and receive a ton of emails each day.
- Make a Connection.
- Have a Clear CTA.
- Introduce yourself.
- Have a Clear Subject Line.
- Thank them for their time.
- Follow up.
How do I contact a potential PhD advisor?
Do visit the professor’s website if they have one. Go to their “prospective student” or “contact me” sections. Sometimes, professors leave minute details here, such as “while writing an email, send me the name of your favourite book as well” to gauge whether or not a student has spent some time researching them.
When should you email a professor again?
As a general rule of thumb, wait at least 48 hours to send a follow-up to a professor, and if you email on a Friday afternoon or weekend, wait until at least Tuesday afternoon before reaching out again.
How to make contact with a potential PhD supervisor?
In most cases, the best way to make first contact with a potential PhD supervisor is by email. This should be a formal email, in many ways similar to an application cover letter. 1. Be aware of email etiquette
Can I get an advisor for a foreign PhD program?
Your advisor has to be in the Ph.D. program you enroll in. If you are interested in enrolling in a foreign program (and are still exploring options), then yes, you can get in touch with a potential advisor there, and if accepted, you can then attend that program.
Can I have multiple research interests and contact multiple potential supervisors?
It is OK to have multiple research interests and contact multiple potential supervisors. However, it is important that each contact should be carefully considered. Each email should be tailored to the PhD supervisor in question. Therefore, simply copy-pasting an email and sending it to multiple potential supervisors isn’t a good idea.
How do you write a good PhD email?
Use clear sections 1 The introduction should introduce yourself and your background, including your current level of study and any experience. 2 The main body of the email should explain your intent in further detail. 3 The conclusion should summarise your interest in the PhD and your suitability for it.