How to choose rotations and a dissertation lab
Posted by David Fay, on 3 August 2026
With most first-year PhD students starting graduate programs this month, it seemed like a good time to address the most important dilemma faced by many incoming PhD students—how to choose rotation labs. Although perhaps obvious to those of us with some experience, many of the key factors are often overlooked by early career scientists. This article on helpimascientist.com is my attempt at a thorough and clear-eyed view of what you should consider in making this decision.
