Dear Professor XXX,
Greetings!
My name is XXX, I am a master's student at
XX University. My research interest is generally in the area of Remote Sensing, GIS, and
Earth Science. I am really interested in the work your research lab is conducting based on what I've learned from your website. May I know if you will be
recruiting research students this year? I have attached my CV for your review, I
hope to hear from you soon.
另外这两句:
I am really interested in the work your research lab is conducting based on what I've learned from your website.
这句是废话,应该展开说一说,不然你给每个学校发不都可以发一样的么。 难道不应该说一说 especially xxx 项目, match both my interests and qualification 么
May I know if you will be recruiting research students this year?
我自己其实很少用may i的句式,因为这个开头很幼齿...
这里其实是你这封信的关键,你有求于人了,当然应该包装包装,显得自己很有礼貌啊。而且,人家招不招人,和招不招你没关系,要直接说自己。
可以用 I'm really interested in joining your lab / becoming your xx student/research assistant / etc. I would be appreciated if we can discuss the future opportunity at your earliest convenience.
或者说 It would be great if we can discuss the opportunity of joining your lab this September...
或者如果你实在想问招生计划就说 By any chance I can know your recruiting plan for this year....