Hello everybody, I am applying for a PhD position. I already work in a lab at the same University, and my PhD will be under the supervision of the person I am already working with. Below you can find the motivation letter for my application to the PhD programme. What do you think? Thanks in advance!
Dear Prof. Name Surname:
I am writing to express my interest in a PhD position in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, and Clinical Research (BMBIC) Doctorate Program at the University of Sevilla.
The mysteries of the brain have fascinated me for the past ten years. During the first year of my bachelor's degree in Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology, I decided to pursue a career as a neuroscientist. I vividly remember the first time I realized my passion could become a career: it was during a Psychobiology lecture on the H.M. case- a patient who underwent brain surgery in 1953 to treat a severe case of epilepsy but was left without long-term memory. I was puzzled and asked myself, "How can researchers and clinicians cooperate to provide a better quality of life for people with atypical brains?".
Many events followed that moment. I joined several neuroimaging laboratories, gaining four years of experience in infant neuroscience research. I designed experiments, collected data from human infants, led data analysis for three different projects, and assisted in drafting papers and posters . My experience in the field was further enhanced by a highly competitive, research-oriented Master's Degree, which I graduated from with Honors.
Currently, my research interests focus on neurodevelopmental conditions. I believe that the ultimate goal of research should be to improve society and provide equality for all individuals, and I am committed to contributing to these objectives by investigating these complex conditions.
Earlier this year, I reached out to Dr. Name Surname regarding a research position in his laboratory at the University of Seville. I was thrilled by his work in the neuroimaging field and the cutting-edge methods he employs. Last April, I began working under his supervision on an exciting project: defining developmental brain trajectories in various psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions. The project aligns with my career goals, while allowing me to expand my skills. I would like to complement this experience with a PhD position at the same university, to achieve a well-rounded education. I am confident that the BMBIC Doctorate Program will enable me to advance my career as a researcher while gaining state-of-the-art competencies.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to the opportunity ahead.
Sincerely,
Name Surname
Holt Educational Consultant - / 15189 I believe that the case study you have chosen to present as having inspired you is too old to be relevant to the current studies in relation to the field you have chosen. Try to find something more recent if you can. Something within the last 5 years. The letter itself is too vague in reference to your skills and qualifications as a PhD student and associate. Try to discuss your own research interests and how it aligns with the work of this person. Make sure to show a clear integration of information and interests so that he will see how beneficial it will be for him to have you on his team. Highlight the breakthroughs that you made, are near to making, or are hoping to make in relation to your own research. Then explain how it aligns with his own work. That should show the motivation quite clearly.
