Lisa Cranley

Subject: Prospective PhD student: Geriatric nursing Dear Professor Cranley, 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 "Understanding patients' experiences and needs around decision-making for bulbar symptom management at a multidisciplinary ALS clinic." (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 CIHR-funded project "Balancing Infection Prevention and Control Measures with Person-Centered Care to Support Resident Well-Being in Long-Term Care" (2023), 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]