Research PI


Hi [NAME],

I hope your week is going well! This is [NAME] and I was [a research assistant in your lab].

I’m currently in the process of applying to [INSERT] programs for the [Fall 2022] term. Given my research experience, and the work I’ve done on [INSERT] this year, I was wondering if you could write me a letter of recommendation.

Attached is my CV, and please let me know if you need more information. Application deadlines are [Dec 15 to Jan 1]. Thank you for your consideration!

All the best,

[NAME]

Course Professor


Hi [NAME],

Hope your week is going well! My name is [NAME] and I was [a student in your ENGM1111 class last semester (Winter 2021)].

I really enjoyed [learning about blah blah and working on the final project], which furthered my interest in [blah blah].

I’m currently in the process of applying to [INSERT] programs for the [Fall 2022] term, and I was wondering if you could provide a letter of recommendation. I attached [my final project report as a refresher in addition to my CV]. Please let me know if you need more information. Application deadlines are [Dec 15 to Jan 1]. Thank you for your consideration!

All the best,

[NAME]