Reminding PI's that you have applied

[hopefulstudent01]

Is there a consensus on this being pestering or acceptable? I have spoken to several PI's within the last two months. After applying, should I e-mail them again and remind them alongside a little note?

 

[PsychGirl1]

I didn't.

[StatsNerd]

Unless they told you specifically to email them after you applied, I would not. Professors are super busy this time of year so getting a bunch of "hey, I just officially applied!!!" emails might piss them off. They know you're applying, that's why you contacted them in the first place. 

[hopefulstudent01]

It would be more than "I officially applied" - but I do understand your point.

[PsychGirl1]

They will see your application when it comes across their desk- the decision is out of your hands at this point basically. Just make sure all your materials are in with the admins and you're good to go.

[leb4311]

I emailed the PI's with my excitement of having submitted, and I received positive responses across the board (especially from the ones who were particularly positive in the first place). I would just recommend keeping it brief.