After you have identified a sponsor and sent a letter to a formal organization stating your interest in research, a phone call is typically the next step in the process. You have agreed upon a time and day for the phone call and at the appointed time, you call.The director will not take your call.In this case, you should do which of the following?

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It is not uncommon for busy directors to miss calls or be unavailable when initially contacted. Asking to speak to the director's assistant and schedule an appointment is a professional and respectful approach that shows persistence and intention to follow through with the research project. Option A is not advisable as it prematurely closes the opportunity. Option B is not professional and may damage the relationship before it begins. Option D may be considered but may not be necessary if an appointment can be scheduled with the director's assistant.

After You Have Identified a Sponsor and Sent a Letter