Sending Cold Emails

(research, classes, +more)

Your Basic Structure:

Dear Professor XXX,

Hello, I hope your week is going well. I am an undergraduate student studying XXX at XXX university/college with intentions of continuing to graudate school/pursing XXX position. I recently came across your work, and would love to learn more about what you do.

I have taken [LIST COURSES] and pursed [DESCRIBE PROJECTS] independantly/with another mentor or group.

I recently read your paper/remarks titled XXX, and [ADD WHAT YOU LIKED / ANY QUESTIONS].

If you have any projects that might be accessible to an undergraduate student, I'd be honored to work with you. I understand my backgroud may be limited given my career stage, and I'm commited to working hard and learning what I may need along the way.

Thank you for taking the time to read my email.


Best Regards,
[YOUR NAME]