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Sample Faculty Mentor Emails

Research Assistantship Sample Email

Dear Professor Sprout,

I’m a Geography sophomore pursuing an interdisciplinary certificate in Environment & Sustainability through the Bridging Disciplines Programs. I am writing to you today regarding my interest in researching global warming.

I read your article “The Medicinal, Cosmetic and Economic Properties of the English Mandrake”, and I found your discussion of the effects of climate change on Mandrake cultivation to be very interesting. I would like to speak with you about your research and the possibility of having you as a faculty mentor for my project.

Is there a convenient time for me to stop by your office and chat?

All best,
Neville Longbottom

Independent Research Project Sample Email

Dear Professor Obama:

I am a junior in the Education department, pursuing a Bridging Disciplines Programs certificate in Human Rights and Social Justice. I am interested in conducting independent research on the educational outcomes of girls and boys in post-Taliban Afghanistan.

I read your article on humanitarian aid, and I found your comparison of governmental and non-governmental aid very enlightening. I would like to speak with you about your research and the possibility of having you as a faculty mentor for my project. Is there a convenient time for me to stop by your office?

Thanks!

Malala Yousafszai

Internship Sample Email

Dear Professor Wozniak,

I am a Computer Science sophomore pursuing a Bridging Disciplines Program certificate in Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship. I have secured an internship with GlobeKick and was hoping to discuss it with you.

I found your name through the Office of Undergraduate Research’s Eureka website and am interested in your research on the aesthetics of software design. I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss your academic work and the possibility of having you as my faculty mentor for my internship.

Is there a convenient time that I could meet with you?

Thank you for your time,
Mark Zuckerberg

Creative Project Sample Email

Dear Professor Whedon:

I am a Radio-Television-Film major, and I am pursuing a Digital Arts & Media certificate with BDP on campus. I am hoping to speak with you about the possibility of serving as my faculty mentor for a creative project that’s a required part of my certificate.

For my creative project, I plan to create a digital comic book with animated scenes. I think your expertise in both film direction and animation will be invaluable. Is there a convenient time to meet with you?

Cordially,

Natalie Portman