Vincent Paquin

Subject: Prospective PhD student: Adolescent Health Dear Professor Paquin, 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 "What works in transdiagnostic adult psychiatric day treatment programs? A scoping review of common components contributing to improved mental health outcomes." (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 "The impact of restrictions on smartphone use in schools on adolescent mental health and well-being: international evidence from a multi-methods policy analysis" (2026), 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]