Academic Referee’s Report for Research Candidature Applicant

Applicants for research higher degree candidates must send one copy of this form to each of the referees nominated in their application.

Referees should be closely associated with the applicant’s recent work.

Family Name or Surname (Block Letters):
Given Name:

1. How long have you known the applicant? (Years/Months):
2. Please indicate briefly the extent of your knowledge of the applicant’s work :

3. Please assess the applicant’s emotional maturity and readiness for research higher degree studies in the areas below by selecting an option from the drop-down menu.
Knowledge of own discipline
Ability to express ideas
Command of research techniques
Critical ability
Initiative and motivation
Ability to plan
Ability to cope with criticism
Self management and resilience
Perseverance in pursuing aims
Teaching ability or potential (if applicable)
Ability to meet deadlines
Applicant’s aptitude for research

Group A – Outstanding (Outstanding in all components of Honours work, especially the research project which must demonstrate originality and flair.)

Group B – Superior (Excellence and originality in thesis and in most other components of Honours work.)

Group C – Very Good (Solid performance in all components of Honours work, but demonstrating less flair and originally than Group A or B.)

Group D – Good (Variable performance with strong elements of excellence and performance which on balance is first class.)

Please add any additional comments:

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