From 7be46fabd6a9d97817809367fd0bd3f7605f8242 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Konrad Kording Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:50:54 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 10 +++++++++- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d336325..5fbf944 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,10 @@ # Applying to labs at R1 universities -This will be a webpage that helps people apply to labs +So, you want to be a PhD student or a postdoc at an R1 university. Let us quickly review why. + +## Why to apply to labs at R1 universities in the US or Europe +They tend to be well-resourced and do some cool research. They also tend to be great places for networking. + +## Why not to apply to such labs +The labs tend to focus on papers and grants. They tend to be less good at teaching than a lot of other places. + +