Hengameh Saberi, York University

Research

Neurotechnology (dis)ability neurorights disability law human rights ableism ability enhancement autonomy and agency

Latest funding

Neurotechnology (NT), Disability and Law
SSHRC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$23,041

Neurotechnology (NT), Disability and Law

Principal investigatorSSHRC2024Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Saberi, Hengameh

Keywords: Neurotechnology; (dis)ability; neurorights; disability law; human rights; ableism; ability enhancement; autonomy and agency; identity; mental integrity and cognitive liberty

$23,041

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: Neurotechnology Dear Professor Saberi, 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 neurotechnology 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 "Neurotechnology (NT), Disability and Law" (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]