Research project experiences
Finding a research project before you even started your Master’s programme may seem a challenge. However, every year our SBM students manage to do so. Below you find a number of experiences, including some advice. Most importantly: start as soon as possible!
Interviews
"You have to make sure that the project fits you" Finding a research project: start early, send lots of emails and consider what techniques you want to learn or improve.
Start looking for a project as soon as possible! Paula wanted something out of the lab, and found it. Her advice: start looking for project as soon as possible!
Both fun and very interesting Go for projects that interest you, but also for the people you will work with, and learn from.
Work in really the top in the science field "Very interesting to work in an environment that is really top in the science field."
My supervisor was a role model for me A good research project experience at the University Medical Centre Utrecht.
Ask yourself first... How do you start looking for a research project, if you think that doing research isn't quite your thing?
“Be open to other options than what you have in your mind!” Start looking for a project as early on as possible..
Don't worry if you have little experience with the subject Saskia really enjoyed the project. “I have always found medical imaging interesting and this was very patient oriented as well. Also I have done much more technical work, like programming.”
Take your time in finding a project that really appeals to you His advice to new students: start in time and take your time in finding a project that really appeals to you. “Starting a few weeks later with the internship is really not a big deal.”
