HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH

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◦ DUE Friday Sept 21st 11:59PM

Opportunity to get more involved with PWBS Application link will be emailed out Potential Opportunities:

◦ Fundraising Associates◦ Community Service Associates◦ Event Coordinators◦ Marketing Associates

Committee members required to attend 2/3 of GBM’s and PWBS sponsored events

APPLICATIONS DUE: Fri Sept 21st at 11:59PM

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) Labs

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Labs

The Perelman School of Medicine at Penn Labs

Department Labs And others!

Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF)

Student Employment Resources Department Specific

◦ Ex. Neurosurgery Department @ Perelman Med School

Your Professors

Dear Dr. [PI Name],

My name is [Your Name] and I am a [your year] majoring in [your major]. I am currently searching for a research opportunity in a neuroscience lab and I found out about your lab through [where you found lab].

I am looking for a lab where I can continue to work for the next [time commitment in years] and complete an independent study project for an honors thesis.

[Write about any research experience or other pertinent experiences here. Also include specific interest in this lab].

I would really appreciate it if you would let me know if there are any openings in your lab for such an opportunity. I have attached my resume for your consideration. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

1. Check listings on CURF and SER often

2. Ask your professor if they have an opening

3. Apply for as many positions as you can

4. Use an email template, but double check before you send it to each PI

5. Pick projects/research labs you’re genuinely interested in

6. Do your research and prepare insightful questions

7. Don’t overbook your interviews

8. Dress appropriately for your interview

9. Thank the PI afterwards through email

10. It’s okay to decline an offer!

Amalie: cancer genetics, neurosurgery Anita: antiretroviral-induced neurotoxicity (HIV),

chronic pain management Elizabeth: bioinformatics, computational biology Amanda: structural biophysics, immunology Jordyn: microbiology Diana: cancer, angiogenesis Kelsey: clinical research, molecular Farrah: AIDS, virology Jennifer: pharmacology, Alzheimer’s

Website: http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/pwbs

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BUDDIES, and COMMITTEES! Food will be provided!