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  1. Writing a Research Statement - Purdue OWL®

    A research statement is a short document that provides a brief history of your past research experience, the current state of your research, and the future work you intend to complete. The research statement is a common component of a potential candidate’s application for post-undergraduate study.

  2. Research Statement : Graduate School - Cornell University

    The research statement (or statement of research interests) is a common component of academic job applications. It is a summary of your research accomplishments, current work, and future direction and potential of your work.

  3. Writing a Research Statement (with example) - Alaina Talboy

    Learn how to land an academic position with a winning research statement through captivating story telling.

  4. Writing the Research Statement for Graduate School Applications

    Be specific and be concise. Applicants who write research statements should succinctly describe academic research and research-related experiences and clearly indicate how those experiences helped form skills, knowledge, and qualities that make the student a good graduate candidate.

  5. Writing A Research Statement - Carnegie Mellon University

    A research statement allows you to. • show that you can take on independent research. • demonstrate your writing ability, independence as a researcher, and ability to earn grant money. • state your short-term and long-term research goals.

  6. Writing a Graduate School Application Essay - Harvard T.H ...

    Every graduate school requires applicants to submit either a personal statement or a statement of purpose (sometimes called a research statement). This handout details some of the main differences between the two types of documents, and provides tips on how to create an essay which clearly demonstrates your personal strengths, goals, and ...