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Hello prospective #students! Applying to a laboratory for graduate studies? Don’t make these common mistakes. I often notice these in emails and they instantly dampen my enthusiasm. A 🧵 on tips for your first contact email with potential thesis supervisors. #AcademicTwitter
Don’t get the PI’s name wrong. I know this seems like a no brainer, but it is more common than you think. If you are unsure of the person’s gender/pronouns, refrain from using them. I get called Ma’am so many times! 🤦🏽♂️
If you are copying and pasting the body of your email, ensure the fonts and font sizes are consistent. I just received an email with mismatched font sizes and it doesn’t inspire a response.
