Explore the possibility to do research in your college as a visiting Ph.D student
Dear Professor XXX
I am a 2nd year PhD Candidate from XXX School of XXX University of China ( P.R.China ) and am now applying for visiting PhD student program. The committee told me that I should contact one potential advisor who can guide my research in the U.S. before I submit my application. I know there have some cooperative education program for undergraduate and graduate students between your college and ours. My teacher Mr. XXX gives me your contact information. Thus I write this letter to you to ensure the possibility for me, as a visiting PhD student, to do research in your college. If there has any chance for me, how can I apply for it?
One thing should be mentioned is that the China Scholarship Council (CSC) will provide financial support for my research in the U.S., which include both the daily expenses and the transportation cost.
If you have any question, please contact me via this email. Thanks for sparing time to read my letter. I am looking forward to your reply. Thanks.