Barbara Chyzzy

Subject: Prospective PhD student: pregnancy Dear Professor Chyzzy, 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 "A Conceptual Framework for Action Research on the Sociocultural Aspects of Pregnancy and Postpartum Care among Brazilian Indigenous Women." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your SSHRC-funded project "Hidden Homelessness Among Pregnant Women and Gender Diverse People in Ontario" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. 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]