Faculty profile
Cindy Hansen
Back to facultySenior LecturerDepartment of Earth SciencesSimon Fraser University
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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Historical geology
Dear Professor Hansen,
My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year].
Your research on historical geology connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.]
Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you.
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards,
[your name]
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