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. What should you do next?

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It is important to try and establish contact with the organization through other means. Asking to speak to the director's assistant and making an appointment for a meeting may be a more effective way to establish communication and make progress towards beginning the research project. A lack of response from the director does not necessarily mean that the organization is not a viable option for research, and it is important to remain persistent in seeking out opportunities for collaboration.

After You Have Identified a Sponsor and Sent a Letter