Applicants, please complete this section before sending it to your referee, and ask your referee to complete and return the form to the Research Training Office by the published application closing date. Please note referee reports will not be accepted directly from applicants.
Title: / Surname: / Given Names:
(Proposed) Faculty of Enrolment: / (Proposed) Program:
Name of Postgraduate Research Scholarship(s) for which you are applying :
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Section 2: Instructions for Referees
- The University seeks this report from you in confidence.
- You should type or clearly print your reference. Please return your report and/or any attachments directly to the Postgraduate Research Scholarships Officer (listed below).
- If you have any questions or require further information please contact the Postgraduate Research Scholarships Officer (listed below).
Postgraduate Research Scholarships OfficerTel: +61 7 5459 4526
Office of ResearchFax: +61 7 5459 4727
University of the Sunshine CoastEmail:
MAROOCHYDORE DC QLD 4558
SECTION 3: REFEREE’S DETAILS
Name of Referee:
Title/Position:
Address:
Highest qualification: / Post/Zip Code:
Phone No: / Fax No:
Email:
Section 3: Knowledge of the Applicant
In what capacity have you known the applicant? (e.g. Supervisor, colleague):
How long did the applicant work with you?
Describe the research project(s) that the applicant was working on with you.
Summarise the specific duties undertaken by the applicant when working with you on these research projects. Please be specific and include their percentage of contribution on each task (e.g. particular laboratory techniques, research methods, analyses conducted, report writing).
Section 4: Applicant’s Research Performance
Based on the quality of completed work, what is the applicant’s research standard in the following areas?
Area /
Performance
Average / Above Average / Very good / ExcellentKnowledge of discipline
Command of research techniques
Critical ability
Initiative and motivation
Ability to plan
Ability to meet deadlines
Predicted performance in the proposed program
Section 5: Explanatory Comments
If you wish to expand on any information in this report, please comment:
Signature: / Date:
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