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.
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
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?
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.
