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Updated: December 26, 2023<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n TIPS<\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Research the PI and their research projects<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Read their abstracts or what is included in their bio on departmental websites<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Use a concise and informative subject line of email<\/span><\/span>\u00a0(Ex. include name and reason for emailing)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Be professional<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Address the PI appropriately, use proper grammar and punctuation<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Avoid slang or abbreviations<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Use school email or an email address with a professional username<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Introduce yourself quickly\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Include whether you have done research before or not<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n If so, what type of research\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Could include GPA or relevant courses<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Include why you are interested in research AND specifically their research (Ex.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>How will this research relate\/contribute to your future academic and career goals? What skills do you hope to gain from this research?)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Include your availability \u2013 general (<\/span><\/span>Fall\/spring\/summer position and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>rough estimate of hours\/week)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n You can attempt to set up an in-person meeting if possible (<\/span><\/span>Include your availability for the next week)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n If they have office hours, say which day you are planning to come to attend<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n You can attach your resume\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Thank the PI for their time<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Be prepared for all responses, including no response<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n If you receive no response after about a week or two, feel free to send a follow-up email<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n EMAIL TEMPLATES<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Dear\u00a0<\/span>Professor\/Dr.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>X<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n I am a (year)\u00a0at (medical school)\u00a0and I am writing to ask about opportunities for research in your lab beginning (time period). I have conducted research on (topic)\u00a0at (institution)\u00a0in (program or class or year). (Expression of interest in the topic). I would like to continue a path of research on (topic)\u00a0and would ultimately allow me to (career goal). I am especially interested in your previous work on (describe a paper or talk).<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n I have attached my resume to this email, but if there is additional information you need from me, I would be happy to provide that to you. Thank you for your consideration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Sincerely,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Your Name<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Email address\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Dear\u00a0<\/span>Professor\/Dr. X<\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n My name is\u00a0<\/span>X<\/span>\u00a0and I am a<\/span>\u00a0(year)<\/span>\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span>(medical school)<\/span>. I have previous research experience in\u00a0<\/span>(topic)<\/span>\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span>(institution)<\/span>. Some research skills I am proficient in include\u00a0<\/span>(list skills\/specific experiences)<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>I am interested in pursuing scholarly activity throughout my career, and working on your project will help me best achieve my future goals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n I am considerably interested in the\u00a0<\/span>(topic)<\/span>. Recently I read your paper on the\u00a0<\/span>(topic)<\/span>. In particular, I found it fascinating that\u00a0<\/span>(specific point of paper)<\/span>. If possible, I would love to start working on a long-term project in your lab beginning this summer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Would you be available to meet sometime this week to discuss your research? I would also be happy to volunteer in your lab for a few weeks before committing to something long-term, to see if this is a good match. My resume is attached for your review. I look forward to hearing from you!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Thank you,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n X<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n