Fabiola Pulido Barriga, Ph.D.
The how to's of experimental set up, fieldwork, labwork and statistical analysis
Protocols and research methods that I have used during my Master's and Ph.D. to provide a guideline for new mycologists.
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Resources for applying for grants and fellowships
Locating and applying for grants and fellowships is time-consuming. However, there are commonalities shared between "winning" grants.
I have compiled this information to help you with grant writing and access to grants and fellowships.
Guidelines and Advice
Graduate School Application Process
(Processo de Solicitud)
"It is a long process, so start early"
So, you’re thinking about graduate school—but you’re not sure where or when to start. I’ve been there. Navigating the application process alone, I learned a lot of important lessons after the fact. My goal is to make sure that others—especially those without built-in support systems—don’t have to struggle the same way. I believe that transparency is key to increasing diversity in higher education. That’s why I’ve created a step-by-step "How-To" guide below, based on my own experience and advice I wish I had known earlier. 💬 I’m also happy to help if you’d like support editing your materials or talking through your options—just reach out!
Contact Current and Past Students
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If there's anyone who can give you an honest perspective about a lab, it's the current or former students. Don’t be afraid to reach out — email them!
When you contact them, briefly share your interest in the lab and ask specific questions. For example:
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How does the PI mentor students?
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How often do you meet with them?
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What is the overall lab atmosphere like?
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Feel free to ask anything that will help you feel comfortable about potentially joining that lab.
Also, if a PI encourages you to contact their students, that’s a major green flag.
If they don’t mention it, it’s not necessarily a red flag — but maybe a soft pink.
