When should I start thinking seriously about which laboratory to join?
Once you know the laboratory placement or preference-submission schedule, work backward from it and begin considering your options in earnest. As you explore your interests through classes and information sessions, compare candidate laboratories’ research topics, supervision approaches, and ways of working so that you can make a considered choice.
Key points
- Check the placement schedule and preference deadline, and work backward from them.
- Use information sessions, laboratory websites, and questions to faculty or current students to gather information.
- Consider not only the research topic but also whether the supervision and working style suit you.
Things to check
- Placement timing and selection procedures differ by university, faculty, and program, so confirm the details in official information.