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Author: taiya

3_hiring.md

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 I typically only accept PhD students, as MSc positions are dedicated to domestic students.
 Postdoc positions are rare, and you will need either an NSERC scholarship, or an industrial partner to support you.
 To apply to my group, simply mention my name in [the application system](https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply/applying/gograd.html).
-For inquiries about graduate applications, you can email <a href = "mailto:andrea.tagliasacchi+hiring@sfu.ca">andrea.tagliasacchi+hiring@sfu.ca</a>, but I would kindly ask you to **not email me before Dec 15, 2025**, or, even worse, send reminders (I get thousands of emails).
-If you want to send your CV, transcripts, and cover letter, that is what the application system is designed for.
+For inquiries about graduate applications, you can email <a href = "mailto:andrea.tagliasacchi+hiring@sfu.ca">andrea.tagliasacchi+hiring@sfu.ca</a>, but I would kindly ask prospective students to **not email me prior to Dec 15**, and before submitting your formal application.
+I will go through all the applications with my name included, and will review your CV, and transcripts then (there is no point in sending these by email attachment!).
+If you do have any specific questions or ideas you want to share with me, please only do so after Dec 15 **and** submitting your application.