Advice on Cold Emailing professors

Struggling to get professors to notice your emails? I’ve been there! From landing my first research internship at IIT-Madras through a cold email, to connecting with leading labs in Europe, I’ve learned what works (and what doesn’t) when reaching out to academics.

In this session, I’ll help you:

• Craft personalized, attention-grabbing emails
• Highlight your strengths and genuine interest
• Avoid common mistakes that get emails ignored
• Share proven templates and real examples from my own journey
• Strategize follow-ups and responses

Whether you’re applying for internships, research positions, or grad school, I’ll guide you in making your emails stand out, so you can turn that inbox silence into exciting opportunities!