Sample email to contact a professor

Subject: Request for Research and MS supervision

Respected Prof.________,
I hope you are doing well and are in good health.

My name is __________ and I have completed Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering) from
(University name, don’t only use abbreviation), Pakistan with (X/4.0 CGPA, don’t mention CGPA
if it’s low) (optional → Gold Medal).

During my undergraduate, I have worked on some projects to actualize and implement the theoretical
knowledge of (write your expertise, e.g. signal processing, automation and smart systems) into
practical work. → (In this paragraph, you can also relate your previous/current work
experience, internships, online courses and projects with the professor’s area of interest. If you
have any research publication then you can mention in this paragraph)

I visited (write professor Lab name e.g. Networking lab) website and found that you have research
interests in (write research area of professor e.g. 5G, Internet of Things and automation). I am very
enthusiastic to conduct research and pursue MS under your supervision.
I have attached my CV and transcript with this email and looking forward to hearing from you soon.
I shall be thankful for your response.

Sincerely,
Muhammad Asadullah