20 Tips on how to approach a potential research supervisor via email! (plus extra bonus tips)!

Описание: How to Email a PhD Supervisor (UK Edition) - 20 Tips from a UK-based Professor

Unedited and totally Greek style, I thought I'd give you 10 tips, and I ended up with 20...taking about underpromise and overdeliver, hey? :)

Thinking of starting a PhD in the UK and not sure how to approach a potential supervisor? In this video, I’ll walk you through 20 essential tips to make a great first impression, avoid common mistakes, and boost your chances of securing a strong supervisory team.

I cover everything I could think of, from researching the right people, writing effective emails, stating your funding clearly, avoiding the dreaded "machine gun" email approach, and how to tailor your research proposal. Plus, I’ve included bonus tips on how to deal with rejection, how to interpret responses, and why starting with your current university might be a smart move.

Whether you’re self-funded or funded by an institution, this advice is tailored specifically to UK PhD programs, where academic titles, supervisor responsibilities, and proposal structures differ from the US and other countries.

Watch the full playlist for more PhD advice: [    • Top TEN MISTAKES to avoid during the Pre D...   ]

If you’re serious about your doctoral adventure, don’t miss this one!

Drop your questions in the comments, and I shall try and answer. Remember, your question may help someone else in the future!

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