From Email to Full Funding: How to Approach Professors for U.S. Graduate Admission
Planning to pursue a Master’s or PhD in the United States and wondering how to approach professors effectively?
Connecting with the right professor can be an important step toward graduate admission, research opportunities, assistantships, and funding. However, many students struggle with questions such as how to identify suitable professors, what to write in the first email, how to demonstrate research fit, and how to follow up professionally.
IEEE Islamic University Student Branch, in collaboration with IEEE Computer Society IU Chapter and IEEE EMBS IU Chapter, is organizing a webinar to provide practical guidance on approaching professors for U.S. graduate admission.
Speaker:
Mustakim Musully Pias
PhD Student, Oklahoma State University, USA
Past Chairperson, IEEE IU Student Branch
Date: 26 September 2026
Time: 8:30 PM BST
Platform: Zoom
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/L7fRzwmuoFgSwEDm8
Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1999441587522029
The session will cover:
– How to identify suitable professors and research groups
– How to write an effective first email
– What to include and avoid in your email
– How to demonstrate research interest and academic fit
– How and when to follow up with professors
– Common mistakes students make while contacting faculty
– Understanding research assistantships and funding opportunities
– Practical insights into the U.S. graduate admission process
– Tips based on real academic experience
Who should attend:
– Undergraduate students planning for higher studies
– Master’s students considering PhD opportunities
– Graduates preparing for U.S. graduate admission
– Students interested in research, scholarships, RA/TA opportunities, and funded graduate programs
Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions for the speaker and join the Q&A session.
Organized by:
IEEE Islamic University Student Branch
IEEE Computer Society IU Chapter
IEEE EMBS IU Chapter
We look forward to having you with us for an informative and practical session on turning the first email into a meaningful step toward graduate admission and funding opportunities.
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