Kristyn Scott, Toronto Metropolitan University

Research

Learning disabilities Invisible disabilities Attributions Work accommodations Stereotypes Neurodiversity ambition social perception

Latest funding

Challenging stigma and building inclusion: Understanding learning disabilities at work
SSHRC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$30,203
Clarifying the nature of ambition and understanding it through the lens of others
SSHRC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$49,872
Embodying leadership: Integrating implicit theories, power, and gender
SSHRC · 2016 · Principal investigator
$54,846

All 3 grants and awards

Challenging stigma and building inclusion: Understanding learning disabilities at work

Principal investigatorSSHRC2024Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Scott, Kristyn

Keywords: Learning disabilities; Invisible disabilities; Attributions; Work accommodations; Stereotypes; Neurodiversity

$30,203

Clarifying the nature of ambition and understanding it through the lens of others

Principal investigatorSSHRC2020Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Scott, Kristyn

Keywords: ambition; social perception; careers; motivation; personality

$49,872

Embodying leadership: Integrating implicit theories, power, and gender

Principal investigatorSSHRC2016Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Scott, Kristyn

Keywords: (1) Leadership; (2) Implicit leadership theories; (3) Gender bias; (4) Power; (5) Social cognition

$54,846

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Learning disabilities Dear Professor Scott, 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 learning disabilities 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 "Challenging stigma and building inclusion: Understanding learning disabilities at work" (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]