In this episode, we discuss research experience in experimental psychology and how to request letters of recommendation for PhD program applications from your research supervisors (or other potential letter writers). We cover four main topics. First, what does research experience look like in this field? Second, what are the similarities and differences between undergraduate, postbac, and master’s research? Third, how does one go about obtaining a research position? And fourth, how might you request letters of recommendation when applying to grad school?
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As Mentioned in the Episode:
Learning to code in R (introductory tutorials)
Basic programming resources for novice coders
A brief list of some research funding opportunities
Sample inquiry emails for RA positions
Duke University psychology job list
Miami University psychology job list
Georgetown University psychology job list
Sample recommendation request emails
Additional Episodes from This Season:
Episode 1 (Introduction to the Psychology PhD):
Episode 2 (Getting Organized for PhD Program Applications):
Episode 3 (CVs and Resumes):
Episode 5 (Writing Your Statement of Purpose):
Episode 6 (Preparing for Interviews)
Credits:
Hosted by Monica Thieu
Music by Paul A. Bloom
Written by Arlene Lormestoire
Edited and Produced by Emily Nakkawita
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