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Elements of An Application Letter For An Internship For A BCCB Student

The student is writing to request a 10-week internship in Dr. Miller's laboratory from June to August to gain practical research experience and explore graduate school options. The student is interested in the molecular mechanisms of the immune response, specifically antigen presentation through MHC class I molecules. The student became interested in Dr. Miller's work in this area from publications in the Journal of Immunology and Nature. The student's training at the International University Bremen in biochemistry and cell biology, as well as previous laboratory research experience, have prepared them to make a meaningful contribution to Dr. Miller's research during the internship.

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Elements of An Application Letter For An Internship For A BCCB Student

The student is writing to request a 10-week internship in Dr. Miller's laboratory from June to August to gain practical research experience and explore graduate school options. The student is interested in the molecular mechanisms of the immune response, specifically antigen presentation through MHC class I molecules. The student became interested in Dr. Miller's work in this area from publications in the Journal of Immunology and Nature. The student's training at the International University Bremen in biochemistry and cell biology, as well as previous laboratory research experience, have prepared them to make a meaningful contribution to Dr. Miller's research during the internship.

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Elements of an application letter for an internship for a BCCB student

Here is a letter that I made up as an example. Comments to each individual


part are in the right hand-side column.
Text of letter
Comments

Dear Dr. Miller,


For the US, use Dr., not Prof., to address someone.

I am a second-year student of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the


International University Bremen, Germany.

In order to gain practical experience in a research environment and to


explore graduate school options, I wish to perform a 10-week internship in a
research laboratory, and I would like to ask whether there might be a place
available in your laboratory from June to August, 200x.

During my studies at IUB, I have become interested in studying the


molecular mechanisms of the immune response. I find it especially
interesting how one might manipulate the system in order to induce specific
immunity against viruses or other pathogens. The molecular basis of this is
antigen presentation through MHC class I molecules, and I would like
participate in research on them because it combines techniques across the
whole spectrum of the life sciences, from molecular dynamics to cell
biology.

I came across your laboratory when reading the literature on MHC class I
molecules, and especially the work in your group described in the Journal of
Immunology, 2004 ("The role of class I molecules in ankylosing
spondylitis") and in Nature, 2005 ("Class I haplotype determines clinical
outcome of ankylosing spondylitis") has motivated me to write to you.

I would be very excited to participate in work on a similar subject.

Regarding my training, I am convinced that the intense teaching approach at


IUB has equipped me with solid fundamental knowledge of biochemistry
and cell biology. Since IUB puts its students on the track to a career in
research, this is complemented by laboratory courses from the first semester
on. In addition, I have worked as a research assistant in Prof. xxx’s lab for
xxx months to gain some additional experience.

If I am given the chance to work in your group, I am certain that due to my


previous training and my enthusiasm for the subject I will be able to make a
meaningful contribution to your research effort.
I have attached my CV, which contains the details of my theoretical and
practical training, my current university transcript, and the names and
addresses of three referees. If you wish, I can ask them to send their letters
directly to you.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

…….

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