In this episode, we discuss research experience in experimental psychology and how to request letters of recommendation for PhD program applications from your research supervisors (or other potential letter writers). We cover four main topics. First, what does research experience look like in this field? Second, what are the similarities and differences between undergraduate, postbac, and master’s research? Third, how does one go about obtaining a research position? And fourth, how might you request letters of recommendation when applying to grad school? General Links: Watch episode on YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube channel Join our email list Visit our homepage for show information and transcripts As Mentioned in the Episode: Learning to code in R (introductory tutorials) Basic programming resources for novice coders A brief list of some research funding opportunities Sample inquiry emails for RA positions psychjobsearch.wikidot.com Duke University psychology job list Miami University psychology job list Georgetown University psychology job list Sample recommendation request emails Additional Episodes from This Season: Episode 1 (Introduction to the Psychology PhD): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 2 (Getting Organized for PhD Program Applications): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 3 (CVs and Resumes): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 5 (Writing Your Statement of Purpose): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 6 (Preparing for Interviews) • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Credits: Hosted by Monica Thieu Music by Paul A. Bloom Written by Arlene Lormestoire Edited and Produced by Emily Nakkawita