Michael Evans, Western University

Research

social network analysis social influence social identity group dynamics emergency services mentorship social support

Latest funding

Social influences on health behaviours in small groups: A social network approach
SSHRC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$18,624
Mapping peer mentorship and support networks in a regional paramedic services organization
SSHRC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$23,783

All 2 grants and awards

Social influences on health behaviours in small groups: A social network approach

Principal investigatorSSHRC2022Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Evans, Michael Blair

Keywords: social influence; social identity; group dynamics; social network analysis

$18,624

Mapping peer mentorship and support networks in a regional paramedic services organization

Principal investigatorSSHRC2021Partnership Engage Grants

Principal investigators: Evans, Michael Blair

Keywords: emergency services; mentorship; social support; social network analysis

$23,783

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: social network analysis Dear Professor Evans, 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 social network analysis 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 "Social influences on health behaviours in small groups: A social network approach" (2022), 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]