Natalie Hutchings

Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Hutchings, 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 "Histidine Supplementation Stabilizes Hearing and Vision and Improves Growth in HARS1 ‐Related Autosomal Recessive Disorder Associated With Usher‐Like Symptoms" (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.] 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]