How to apply Higher Degree by Research Academic Referee's Report

Academic Referee's Report for Research Candidature Applicant

Applicants for research higher degree candidates are requested to forward the URL to this form to each of the referees nominated in their candidature application. Alternatively, referees may prefer to complete the Academic Referee's Report for Research Candidature (PDF, 468Kb).

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

Applicant details

First name *

Last name *

Referee details

Full name of referee *

Email address *

Position or title *

School/Centre/Unit *

University *

Applicant assessment

1. How long have you known the applicant (Years/months)? *

2. Indicate briefly the extent of your knowledge of the applicant’s work.

3. 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
Aptitude for research
Overall ranking for Honours Year (If applicable)

Any additional comments

Declaration *

I declare that all information provided by me in this report is accurate to the best of my knowledge at this time.