How to Find a Research Supervisor for a Canadian Graduate Program
5 min read · For Canadian students
Strategies for identifying and securing a supervisor.
Read faculty publications before reaching out.
Cold emails: three short paragraphs - who you are, why their work, what you'd study.
Attach CV and writing sample.
Apply to multiple programs and reach out to multiple supervisors.
Meet before committing. Fit matters more than prestige.
Ask current and former students about mentorship style.
Don't ignore early red flags.
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