How to Write to a Prospective PhD Supervisor: with examples and critique

by Faye Hicks

If you are a scholar seeking admission to a PhD program in North American, it is essential to make contact with prospective PhD supervisors first. This is particularly true for international students, especially those who need funding support, as the competition is fierce for the very limited number of positions available. If you really want to be admitted to a PhD program, making first-contact with professors who are looking for new graduates students is the most reliable way to achieve this. The problem is, most professors get hundreds of emails from prospective graduate students every year, yet they only read and reply to a handful of these. The key to getting your email noticed is to write to the correct professors, and to include all of (but only) the essential information. This little booklet provides very specific and detailed advice on how to write to a prospective PhD supervisor, and includes two detailed examples (one bad and one good), each with a full critique. If you are ready to move forward with your academic career, this is essential information for you.

15 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 10, 2017

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