Grad School Game Plan: Choosing the Right Program, PI, and Path to Success
Grad school is more than a program—it's about the right mentor, funding & environment. Join Dr. Carmen Banks to learn how to choose wisely!
Applying to grad school is more than just picking a program—it’s about finding the right mentor, securing funding, and ensuring a research environment where you can thrive. In this interactive webinar, Dr. Carmen Banks, founder of MelanInScience, will guide you through the key factors to consider when choosing a graduate program.
We’ll discuss:
✅ How to evaluate potential PIs and lab culture
✅ Funding options: assistantships, fellowships, and external grants
✅ Program reputation vs. research fit—what matters more?
✅ Work-life balance and mental health in grad school
✅ Networking and career outcomes: where do alumni end up?
✅ Diversity, equity, and inclusion—finding a supportive community
Whether you're just starting to explore grad school or preparing applications, this session will give you the tools and insights to make an informed decision that sets you up for success.
Grad school is more than a program—it's about the right mentor, funding & environment. Join Dr. Carmen Banks to learn how to choose wisely!
Applying to grad school is more than just picking a program—it’s about finding the right mentor, securing funding, and ensuring a research environment where you can thrive. In this interactive webinar, Dr. Carmen Banks, founder of MelanInScience, will guide you through the key factors to consider when choosing a graduate program.
We’ll discuss:
✅ How to evaluate potential PIs and lab culture
✅ Funding options: assistantships, fellowships, and external grants
✅ Program reputation vs. research fit—what matters more?
✅ Work-life balance and mental health in grad school
✅ Networking and career outcomes: where do alumni end up?
✅ Diversity, equity, and inclusion—finding a supportive community
Whether you're just starting to explore grad school or preparing applications, this session will give you the tools and insights to make an informed decision that sets you up for success.