Christa Sato

Subject: Prospective PhD student: Social Work Dear Professor Sato, 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]. I read your paper "Association between experiences of discrimination and mental health among persons with disabilities in Canada during the COVID 19 pandemic." (2025), and it 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]