How long before you get a project?

[Neuronette]

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Say, if someone has between 2-3 years of previous lab experience, when he/she begins workig at a new lab, about how long does it take before they give you your own project to work on? 6 months, 1 year,...? Etc
This is considering that the PI has funding and resources to give you a project.

 

[BABSstudent]

Not only does the amount of experience you have matter but also how much extra funding the PI has.

 

[Juan Solo]

Your level of involvement, personal commitment, availability of resources for a project, mentorship/guidance and etc. all play a role in deciding when you might get a project of your own.