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Hello! I really admire how you took the initiative to develop and carry out your own research project. If you don’t mind me asking, how did you go about getting the opportunity to take ownership of your own project? Did you approach a PI with your idea, or did it develop from working in the lab?

I’m asking because I’m currently trying to get involved in research, and I’m also interested in learning more about how students can develop an independent research project if they aren’t able to find a traditional lab position. I’d really appreciate hearing about how you got started and any advice you might have!

Wanted to ask if anyone else has gathered more information on this or can offer an answer but I am curious about the prerequisite requirements at Yale especially given their emphasis on in person lab experience. The specific clause is: "Pre-requisite laboratory coursework must be completed in person at an accredited academic institution. Online courses, including those that utilize at-home laboratory kits, will not be accepted. This requirement reflects the Committee on Admissions’ expectation that in-person laboratory experiences are essential for developing a comprehensive understanding of scientific concepts and methods." If you took a course during COVID where the lab component was administered online does that not qualify?

They mentioned during an info session that if a course was completed online due to COVID-related course modality changes between essentially 2020 to spring 2022, then it's fine but you should make a note in the additional info box to clarify.

saw two people report on cycle track mstp rejections today, thought it was weird cuz its a sunday, anyone on here get anything?

any mstp?

For ppl interviewing tmrw, did u receive ur agenda and Zoom link yet? I haven't received anything.

I haven't either, just emailed Director Watts and the admissions email. Have yet to hear back!

EDIT: received now! did you?

is the yale R mstp?

yes