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
psychjobsearch.wikidot.com
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):
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• Listen on Spotify
Episode 2 (Getting Organized for PhD Program Applications):
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• Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Listen on Spotify
Episode 3 (CVs and Resumes):
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• Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Listen on Spotify
Episode 5 (Writing Your Statement of Purpose):
• Watch on YouTube
• Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Listen on Spotify
Episode 6 (Preparing for Interviews)
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• Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Listen on Spotify
Credits:
Hosted by Monica Thieu
Music by Paul A. Bloom
Written by Arlene Lormestoire
Edited and Produced by Emily Nakkawita
37 min