Edel Pérez-López's document offers advice on applying to graduate school, drawing from their experience reviewing 229 applications to their lab. Key issues identified included generic/AI-generated applications, incomplete submissions, and a lack of personalization. The document provides concrete guidelines for crafting strong applications, emphasizing tailored emails, thorough CVs, and honest, verifiable information. A significant finding was the lack of Canadian applicants, despite international interest in the open positions. Finally, the author stresses the importance of timing and appropriate follow-up.
Link: https://zenodo.org/records/14568040
