How Do I Ask about Joining a Lab? Inquiring about a research position is good experience for applying to graduate school, professional programs, and jobs. Therefore, keep the following points in mind when approaching a professor about research. 1. Be professional. Be polite, and use proper email etiquette. 2. Explain why. Professors often have multiple students approach them about research. We deeply value working with students, but have limited resources - such as time! Spend a few sentences telling the professor WHY you want to perform research with them and what most interests you about their research. Make sure the 'why' reveals more than just the type of job or graduate/professional program you intend to pursue. Please email me if you're interested in joining our research team: [email protected]