Request letter sample

Request letters are written to ask for a job interview, a raise / promotion or specific kind of information. Here is a sample request letter that you can use as an outline for drafting your own request letters.

Request letter sample

Your name
Address
Phone:
Email:

November 3, 2012

Recipient name
Title
University name
Address

Dear (recipient name):

I am interested in applying for admission to the Ph.D. program in molecular biology.

I have visited the program's website and thoroughly reviewed the program brochure, but I still have a few questions. I would very much appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to discuss the faculty areas of specialization. I would also like to know if any funding is available to first-year students in the form of teaching/research assistantships, fellowships or scholarships.

If you are available, please let me know a time when it would be convenient for you to meet with me. You can contact me by phone at (phone number) or by email at (email address). Now in case you are unable to meet with me, would it be possible to provide me with the name of a faculty member who might be available?

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely

Your name

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