As current PhD students, we created this podcast because we know that applying to graduate programs in psychology can be bewildering. We remember asking ourselves questions like: Is a graduate degree in psychology right for me? If so, what kind of program should I choose? How do I develop competitive application materials? And is there anyone else like me in these programs? If you‘re wondering about the same things, you‘ve landed in the right place! We‘re glad you‘re here. As you explore the podcast, please keep in mind that all content applies to U.S.-based programs in particular. Please also note that unfortunately we are not able to provide individualized guidance or feedback. Special thanks to the Columbia Psychology DEI Working Group for their valuable input on this series.
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Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
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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