Joining and Switching Advisor Labs

IMPORTANT

Submit ONLY after you have spoken with the advisor and received confirmation that you may join their lab. If you are leaving a lab, COMMUNICATE with the advisor.

To learn more about advisor's lab availability, websites, and contact information, check the Labs Accepting Students section. Also, view them by department at asdrp.org/asdrp-research

You cannot request multiple labs at a time. Only one active request is allowed per student. A request becomes inactive when rejected by an advisor or after 31 days. For updates on the status of your request, contact the advisor directly.

Group Joining Instructions

Resources

Walk-through Video

Short 4-minute video explaining the full process and Advisor Request Form

Advisor Request Form

Are you a current student switching labs or a new student who wants to join a specific advisor’s lab?

Fill out this form

Labs Accepting Students

Check out the ASDRP Lab Availability sheet to see what labs are accepting submissions to join their labs

Before You Begin

Who should fill out the form: If you are a current student researcher wishing to switch labs, or a new student researcher wanting to join a specific advisor’s lab, AND have communicated with the advisor, please fill out the form.
Multiple requests/submissions are not allowed. Do not apply to multiple labs. Only one active request is allowed per student. Request become inactive when approved/rejected by an advisor or after 15 days.
Choosing a lab: If you are interested in a particular field but unsure which advisor to join, visit asdrp.org/asdrp-research to check out our research departments and advisors.
Switching labs: If you decide to transition from your current lab, it is important to maintain open and respectful communication with your current and future advisor. Please inform your advisor about your decision in a timely manner. This not only ensures a smooth transition for you and your advisor, but also upholds the collaborative and respectful spirit of research at ASDRP.
Check if the lab is open for submissions: Before submitting your request, please check the ASDRP Lab Availability sheet to see which advisor labs are currently open for submissions AND email the advisor's lab you wish to join directly with your request. Submissions to closed labs will be ignored.
Issues accessing the Form: The form is available above and you must use your ASDRP account to fill it out. If you don’t have an ASDRP account, please contact support@asdrp.org
Adding Your CV: If the advisor requires it, or if you wish, you can add your curriculum vitae link to this section. Remember to change the accessibility settings. See the walk-through video above for instructions.
Switching Labs: When you switch to a new lab, you must complete the Principal Investigator (PI) Specific Safety Training with your new advisor. The advisor will provide you with a form to complete. Both you and your new advisor must sign. Once the form is completed, upload the signed form here. After upload, turn the form into your advisor.

We hope this information helps you navigate the process of joining an advisor lab at ASDRP. Best of luck!