WRITING A PROFESSOR FOR THE FIRST TIME (COLD EMAIL)

Congratulations, you eventually found a Professor or a research group and you can’t wait to shoot the first email.
In this video, I have addressed basic tips to get a positive response and common mistakes you must avoid.
Kindly subscribe, share and like the video.
I await your testimony!
Enjoy!!

[@oladotunogunsanya5235]

This came in handy, Doc. I've learnt a lot. God bless you.

[@ayomideegbeyemi4147]

I'm pumped watching this video and reading the comments and replies. Thank you for all you do, Dr.

[@ekleanthony7735]

Thank you for this exceptional piece.

[@luckyiseghehi]

Thank you so much Doc for this video. It's a timely one

[@Madeenah23]

Thanks for this video....it was insightful. Will make sure to utilise it in my next cold email.

[@tayoowolabi9368]

Thank you sir. Going ahead to act on the knowledge shared.

[@olumidebenjami4]

Thanks so much Dr Muyiwa, God continue to bless you as you dey choke us with this information.

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[@oluwaseyiokesooto4941]

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[@olakunleojetayo5467]

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[@omoboyeadekunle]

Great video, Doc. Thanks for sharing those insights with us

[@scholarshipscafe]

Thanks Doki!!!

[@hassanmedinat85]

Thank you for the enlightenment Dr.
God bless you

[@moyofoluwaogunyemi2315]

Thank you, Doctor Muyiwa. This is apt.

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This is very nice. Thanks for sharing sir.

[@abdulkadirlawal6582]

Many thanks Doctor and God bless sir.

[@samueltrinity]

thanks, you are such a life saver.

[@chinenyechristiana2891]

Thank you so much Dr. I got value. Thou i am still in my undergraduate level but I hope to be here someday. Cheers!

[@samuelalalade3474]

Learnt a lot. Thanks Dr.

[@femioyinloye4250]

Thank you soo much for this sir. It has really motivated me

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[@abdulshakurlawalisah2127]

This is helpful!
Thank you

[@excelamaefule5997]

Good one. Thank you sir

[@ogwujubilee-cx3iv]

Thank you so much sir for this piece.

[@knowthisnow_]

Thank you so much for the help sir... I am really grateful
Hopefully I'll come back with testimony very soon

[@shiyeliainkorea]

Awesome tips!

[@sandrasackey7323]

This was helpful. Thank you

[@fiyinoladipo]

Amazing video!

[@saheedalarape]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@ejairumonica2995]

Wow, thank you so much sir,
I never knew this answers were online

[@danielagbolu2182]

Very informative Doc.

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Good job Doc...

[@oluwatimilehinadegbola4016]

Am making the 999likes to 1k... Thanks so much sir. From twitter to youtube. You are resourceful

[@doris-millangozi2184]

Thank you very much, Dr

[@ibiyinkaibikunle]

Nice one

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[@asaajusola8407]

Thanks so much sir for this video.

[@odedeyitimilehin5958]

Thanks a lot Doc

[@Okolade]

Thank you for this Dr...😌

[@ethelberthnwokocha4797]

Thank you so much Dr.

[@wumipeters8068]

Thank you for this video. Although I have sent an email to the professor and I am awaiting their response. I followed some of your points too. May I ask for you to do a video for a second email. Thanks Dr. Muyiwa

[@collinsomeike235]

Thank you Doc.

[@amosdaniel5307]

Thank you so much sir!

[@bankolesamsudeen2952]

Thanks Dr Olumuyiwa, I wish to follow this your insightful comments to mail Prof and get my admission an funding in no time. Hopefully would come and share my gratitude here. Thanks sir

[@odekunleifeoluwa6140]

Thank you doctor

[@chidinmaezenwa5667]

Thanks alot for this information

[@bessembest5879]

Thanks so much Dr Muyiwa🙏

[@alinafengindonyasulu999]

Thank you for this video

[@adeyemiblessing]

Just what I was looking for

[@anyanwuonyedikachi3533]

Very informative

[@victoragu9756]

Thank you for such a detailed video. Please, I still get confused on how to access professors research works and their emails as well for a particular university. How do you go about it?

[@yemisioyetunde64]

Thank you very much sir.
How does one sign the cold email then, if automated signature is to be avoided?

[@bempev1130]

God bless you Dr muyiwa

[@bolanleolawuyi7957]

Good one

[@rabiukhalid3907]

Thanks so much Doc. I've always had my data on expecting a notification of your channel.
Thanks so much Doc

[@scholarshipscafe]

Thank you!!!

[@jadkouzi1052]

Thanks a lot Doc. Your tips have been helpful. I have sent a couple of emails for the past months for a Masters supervisions, but most ended up with saying “Sorry but current there is no Vacancy for MSc position” or no reply. Can I ask you a favor? Would you mind reading one of mails in case I missed a tip or done a mistake. I really appreciate it.

[@mayowaiyi5404]

I like it pa

[@abigaildagunduro7886]

Thank you for this guidelines. My question is how long do we wait for a response ?

[@adesanyaayodeji9464]

Thank you Doc… Please help me with the list of documents to be attached to the cold emails.

[@tolulopeomolade7833]

Thank you so much sir

[@omojasolajuwon3617]

Thank you so much Doc.
I will be glad if you can talk on effect of grade point in getting scholarship offers Doc

[@scholarshipscafe]

Thank you. Noted!

[@dataiseternal3923]

Can you please make a review video of Mystrika. The tool seems quite affordable for cold email, looks decent at first look but not enough information in public domain.

[@reginasylv]

Thank you Dr Muyiwa, Should we send the cold mail before offer or after the offer?

[@timmytim7673]

Thank you so much for the information.
I am currently planning to write to a potential supervisor in partial fulfilment of my application needs. I studied Biochemistry but I would love to further my masters in Microbiology. But my project research topic is quite different from his laboratory’s interest which I would love to research on. Do I just focus on his laboratory research and build my interest around it or do I look elsewhere for a supervisor in line with my undergraduate research work.

[@anyanwuonyedikachi3533]

Hello dearest,please,can I private chat you?if yes,drop your IG handle.Thank you

[@adenikeokunlola399]

Thanks so much for this information Dr. Am a graduate of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,and planning to go for my masters soon but I heard instead of going for masters for a year or two years I should go for my PhD straight away for like 5years,pls permit me to ask how possible is this? I felt is like am omitting a stage to another stage,if is possible pls kindly shed more light on it and how to go about it sir. Thank u very much once again as I await your response

[@sodekeoreoluwa4133]

Thank you so much for this Doc, very explanatory. Please sir, would you be open to helping me view my draft?

[@nathanielagbagba8261]

Thank you Doc. Please what's the best way to reply a rejection mail form a potential supervisor after you've sent your cold email.

[@ampomahkofi7238]

Thank you

[@babatundeogunkoya7403]

GOOD Day Sir, I'm glad I stumbled on your youtube page. I'm interested in doing a PhD in pathology and laboratory medicine in British Columbia university and I found a professor whose research interest is very similar to mine. i don't know if you could help me with the cold email. I have drafted something but I just need it to be checked before I send it. i would be grateful if you could be of help, sir. thank you in anticipation.

[@promisegold7907]

Thanks so much Dr. However, I need a little clarity, this cold email is it meant to be attached as a PDF document or am I suppose to write directly as an email?. Thanks

[@olugbogiezekiel187]

Thanks Prof.
I've a question, What's the best way to put my cgpa in my email even so it's not so high?

[@agbejimitolulope]

Thank you very much sir.
I'm a fresh graduate, I studied Chemistry Education and I want to study Chemistry for MSc./Ph.D. How can I go about writing a cold email on this. My bachelor's thesis seems far from what a professor will be researching. What can I do?

[@bernardobengmensah1382]

Thank you Dr Igbalajobi.
This video has been helpful in many ways. Please I would want to know if is a good idea to include the year in which you want to take the masters degree or PHD . For instance, You type in your email that " I would want to pursue this research in spring or fall 2023 academic year.

[@augustinetessy2560]

Thank you for the useful tips. Please Dr could you provide a written sample of a cold email..

[@Didi-go1ys]

Thank you Dr. Muyiwa.
I've been following your tips for months now and I must say they've been very helpful. I was recently awarded a Commonwealth scholarship and I just want to know the best time to start applying for a PhD programme. I'm a bit concerned about starting too early, being that I'm just starting my MSc. and might not have much to say about my study experience.
I'd appreciate your thoughts here.
Thank you.
Adedoyin.

[@alatiseoluwaseunemmanuel4278]

Hello, Can you walk me through your selling points. I tried some, but I did not get the scholarship. So I want to revamp for 2022. Thank you

[@bempev1130]

Congratulations 👏

[@srujana72]

Hi, can you let us know how long to wait for the response of the professor and what to do if they dont respond?

[@uchemaryann9081]

Thank you so much, Dr Muyiwa, for this insightful video. Please, I have a question. For someone who has started a PhD in his home country and wish to apply for another PhD abroad, in an area a bit different from the one you are researching on presently, is it advisable to mention that you have already started a PhD (in my second year), but want to switch to the potential professor's area?
For instance, I am currently a PhD student in natural product chemistry in a Nigerian university, but I am applying for a PhD in medicinal chemistry abroad. So far, I have sent few cold emails to profs for advertised positions in medicinal chemistry, and I mentioned that I have started a PhD in natural product chemistry. One of the profs responded that my background fits best in natural product chemistry.
Please, should I stop mentioning my current research experience in natural product in my sop and cv? The gap in my research journey will be so wide (about 6 years I finished my master's program) if I don't capture what I'm doing currently.
Your response will be highly appreciated.
Thank you so much for your time.

[@scholarshipscafe]

I would mention the PhD year as research associate position. It may be a red flag since most PI would require that you strongly state why you intend to leave your current program.

[@uchemaryann9081]

Thank you so much, Dr Muyiwa.
Let me quickly change that section of my CV and SOP to research associate position.
Thank you so much for your quick response. I have been your ardent follower on twitter and will keep following you, both on CZcams and twitter.
Your scholarship tips have been helpful.
Thank you and remain blessed.

[@uchemaryann9081]

Kindly bear with me, Dr. Where do I capture the research associate in my CV because I'm an academic staff of a uni. Should it come under research experience, professional training, work experience or volunteering experience?
Please, kindly suggest where it is suitable to appear.

[@abdullateef9216]

I'd be lying if I said I did not learn a lot in just 9:33 minutes. Thank you very much for this piece.
I'd be very glad if you can tell us what document could be attached to this email.

[@scholarshipscafe]

CV, Transcripts and proposal (optional)

[@Babe_Chinwendum]

Thanks a lot

[@achieverhere3369]

Hi, can we include our LOR from previous university in the mail to the professor whom we are requesting for supervision?

[@davidibrahim874]

Sir, thank you alot for all you do on twitter as well here too. Thank you so much. I had not really a high cgpa (3.60/5) don't it think it dents my chances outrightly mentioning my cgpa at the introductory stage? Any reply would help me thank you in advance

[@scholarshipscafe]

You do not have to!

[@Osi_eg]

Thank you Dr., I just found your page and I want to thank you for this information, it is really helpful. My question is this, I am a master's degree holder of architecture and I am seeking for PhD scholarship openings in canada. Could you give me any pointers sir? I am in the process of compiling a list of professors to send cold emails to but I would appreciate your help as well sir.

[@scholarshipscafe]

The best shot is to reach out to Professors in your field.

[@winner9348]

Hello Dr.
Please My undergraduate Project (software development) is different from my current interest (network automation), that what I am currently working on, in my place of work. Dr, please how will you advice to make it work in my cold email.
Thank You So Much, For Everything You Do!!!! Remain Truly Blessed, Sir.

[@promiseusoro3037]

What if the supervisor request for a specific information like research experience and reason to for the proposed research course, do you need to attach other documents or just be specific

[@stephenfavour3531]

Thanks Dr. for your insightful video. How long should one wait for your prospective supervisor to respond to your mail? Because i contacted 3 professors since 5 days now, but only one got back telling me she isnt taking more phd students again.

[@yahayaakansise6592]

Please add how to write to professors subsequently.
Thank you

[@opeayeni2023]

Thanks Dr. Muyiwa,
Mine is request for reference letter years after my first degree.
What should be the subject of my email

[@kazasomahojeanclaude2941]

Thanks,I felt already secured a professor but I was wondering in my country we use percentage for grading (../100) so is it necessary to convert into CGPA or GPA

[@scholarshipscafe]

Yes, it is!

[@niyiadewumi]

Thank you Dr Muyiwa.. can you be kind enough to look through my cold mail draft. I seem to not be getting responses.

[@yahayaakansise6592]

Dear Dr. Olumuyiwa,
I hope my write up finds you in the very best of health.
A very great piece the video is. Most of my concerns have been ironed out for me.
However I am considering if the professor will not consider your attached document for the first time as a hack.
Thank you for the help in advance.

[@nonyeobenyeokwu5690]

Hello Dr. Please what if your research topic in school doesn't align with current research interest how do I go about it. I finished school since 2016 and want to apply for my masters.

[@oyinlaguda5229]

Thank you so much for the Information Mr Muyiwa. Regarding the attachment of thesis to the cold email, should it be the abstract /the full thesis or a summarized version that should be attached? Thank you

[@scholarshipscafe]

I didn't mention thesis as an attachment

[@joesonukpebor6082]

Very informative content, please i need your guidance on a subject... my wife is a graduate of biomedical technology, and has a masters in public health, but she has interest in nursing, please can she practice after an msc in nursing in canada?

[@promiseusoro3037]

Hi Dr. If I have funding from the University for my graduate study, do I have to still provide proof of fun for my study permit?
Pls help

[@microphone_zion8070]

Hello sir...am Zion the guy that did jingle for you on your birthday sir...it's been a while sir

[@ritaonyinye5879]

Thank you Dr. Olumuyiwa for this video. Please, I want to know if I can send cold emails to 2 professors in the same department

[@scholarshipscafe]

Not at the same time!

[@marissaraymond1741]

This was highly helpful Dr. Thank you! Please, can someone email professors when their transcript is not yet available?

[@scholarshipscafe]

Yes

[@oluwafemilove5157]

​@@scholarshipscafereally that means there won't be an attachment

[@vicversa4868]

Hello Dr, thanks for your tips.
Please assuming I have no research interest in any area or I don’t have any research proposal yet , may I know if I can ask a Prof about joining any current research he or she may be conducting?

[@scholarshipscafe]

Your research interest is what a particular lab is currently doing. You must decide before you write a Professor!

[@vedulahimaja8588]

Hello, can I write to the professor after receiving my I20? What can I include in that email so that the professor would be impressed with me and shortlist me for any assistantship that might me available in the future?

[@jamiuafeez1616]

How do we management student go about this scholarship, we’re not into research like science students

[@isaactaiwoolusesi5802]

Thank you Dr. Muyiwa. I am applying for Ph.D positionin plant pathology and my MSc thesis is in the line of Industrial microbiology ( Fermentation/production of weaning diet), but my undergraduate thesis was on the line plant pathology. In writing a professor for this position, Which of the research experience would be best to include in my cold? Or do I need to merge both research experiences in my letter.

[@scholarshipscafe]

Yes, you can merge both but talk extensively on your plant pathology project.

[@The-Jay02]

@@scholarshipscafe hello doc, thanks for this, in a situation where your first degree research and masters research subjects are poles apart and almost can't be merged. Like drug formulations in undergrad and antenatal care in Masters, which do we highlight in cold emails?

[@scholarshipscafe]

@@The-Jay02 Focus more on the new subject with a strong reason why you are pursuing that.

[@The-Jay02]

@@scholarshipscafe Thanks so much

[@gbengafayose2342]

Good morning Dr Muyiwa. Please is there any way you can help me review my cold mail to my professor. Please kindly send a link if possible. Thanks.