Get Academic Referee

This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how to complete the Academic Referee form for Higher Degree by Research applications efficiently. By following the steps outlined below, users can ensure a smooth and accurate submission process.

Follow the steps to complete your Academic Referee form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access and open the Academic Referee form in your online editor.
2. In Section 1, provided by the applicant, complete the fields that include your title, surname, first name, email address, contact phone number, research degree applying for, faculty or institute, and semester applying for.
3. Once you have filled out Section 1, ensure that the applicant forwards the form to you. You will be responsible for completing Section 2, the referee report.
4. In Section 2, answer all questions about the applicant thoroughly. Start by indicating how long you have known the applicant and in what capacities.
5. Rate your knowledge of the applicant based on your experiences and indicate your ranking of the applicant relative to other students.
6. Provide scores for the applicant based on the listed criteria, such as creative ability, initiative, motivation, planning, perseverance, critical ability, and communication.
7. Assess the applicant’s research potential and add any additional comments that may assist in the evaluation of their application.
8. Sign and date the report. Make sure the date format is dd/mm/yyyy.
9. Submit the completed report to the Graduate Research School via email, fax, mail, or in person, as specified on the form.

Complete your Academic Referee report online to support the applicant's research degree application.