Supervisor Outreach Articles

Email Subject Lines That Get Replies from Professors
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When a student intends to email academic supervisors, a subject line for professor email is crucial because it conveys the first impression. The more comprehensive and informative the subject title is, the higher the chance you get replies from professors. It should be short and formal, and not contain any slang, abbreviations, or emoticons. In....

Best Time to Email Professors in USA, UK, and Australia
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It is essential to know the best time to email professors to maximize your chances of getting a response (increased response rate). Students may contact professors for various reasons. In any case, choosing the most effective time to send your email is crucial. You need to be mindful of the timing when contacting supervisors to....

How to Find the Right PhD Supervisor Using Applyindex Tools
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One of the most important questions you need to address within the PhD application process is whether you should find PhD supervisor before officially applying to positions. The answer to this question depends on the country, the PhD position, and the type of funding you are targeting for your application. First, ensure you know whether....

How to Email a Professor for PhD Supervision
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One of the most frequent challenges among PhD applicants worldwide is “How to email professor for PhD supervision?” It is crucial for those seeking research-funded PhD positions to approach supervisors. Among the hundreds of emails sent to PhD supervisors (assistant, associate, and full professors), you want to stand out. Therefore, you should pick a succinct....

How to Find a Supervisor: Traditional vs New Methods
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Depending on the destination, type of position, and type of funding you are applying for, you may need to find a supervisor before (or after) submitting your formal application. The requirements can vary based on the degree level (undergraduate to postdoctoral positions) and the type of funding, such as self-funded, fully research-funded, or teaching-funded positions.....