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How to Connect with English Literature Supervisors at Trent University
Match Active Research Topics
Faculty in English Literature review graduate inquiries based on alignment with their current grants and projects. Reviewing the sample publications above ensures your research proposal connects directly with the professor's recent inquiries.
How to Email Professors
Keep your introductory email under 200 words. Reference a specific paper from their lab, explain your relevant coursework or thesis background, attach a 1-page CV and unofficial transcript, and specify your intended intake term.
Admissions & Funding Windows
Most research-stream MSc and PhD programs at Trent University have admission deadlines between December and February for Fall entry. Reaching out to supervisors in early autumn drastically improves your chances of securing departmental research assistantships.