<p>So I’ve been conducting undergrad research with a bio prof for about a year now. I will continue the project into the next semester. (The PI is my actual advisor, and would be the person I would ask to write a letter). However, after that I am considering quitting to focus on experiences in my second major, which is more relevant to my career goals.
I believe that she knows me quite well. If I were to quit the lab, and a year or two later as I for a letter of rec for grad school, is that ok? Or is that too long of a time gap to ask and receive a positive letter?</p>
<p>At first I was confused why you were even asking the question. </p>
<p>While it could be said that people prefer LORs from present profs and the likes, I would associate this more like a previous employer, so I’d still say go for it as long as it’s not awkward. </p>
<p>That means you need to not just quit, not maintain close relations at all, then ask out of the blue two years later for a LOR.</p>
<p>No, it’s not too long of a gap to ask for a letter of recommendation. However, 1.5 years of research experience is a little sparse for most science-based PhD programs, so keep that in mind. Just keep in touch with the professor.</p>