HDR04 - Referee Report

Section 1 of the form to be completed by the applicant.

Section 2 - 4 of the form to be completed by a referee.

Referees, please do not send a copy of the report the applicant once complete.

For queries about the process, or difficulties using the form, please contact the Admission and Scholarship Coordinator by phone at +61 8 8946 6548 or by email at research.degrees@cdu.edu.au

GUIDE TO COMPLETING THIS REFEREE REPORT

Applicants for Doctoral and Master by Research candidature and/or Postgraduate Scholarship are required to nominate two Referees who are prepared to support their application(s). These Referees must be familiar with the applicant’s academic achievements and research background. It is recommended that one referee be the supervisor of your most recent tertiary program.
Applications cannot be considered without Referee’s Reports.
The applicant is to complete Section 1 of two copies of the REFEREE REPORT and form will be sent to the email address of the referee provided in section 1 of the form.
The Referee is requested to complete Section 2 and 3 of the REFEREE REPORT and select either the Domestic email or International email, then submit the form.
The purpose of the report is to elicit information on the applicant’s eligibility and readiness for a higher degree by research program and, in the case of scholarship applicants, information which will assist in their ranking.
The Referee’s comments on the applicant’s qualifications, experience and research potential make a significant contribution to assessing an application for candidature.
Charles Darwin University is committed to ensuring the privacy of all information it collects. This report will be treated as confidential and is not intended to be made available to the applicant. However, it must be noted that an application through the Freedom of Information Act may result in the student gaining access to the report.
Form to be completed by a referee. Please do not return this form to the applicant once complete. Return reports for International applicants to International@cdu.edu.au and return reports for domestic applicants to research.degrees@cdu.edu.au

Section 1: Applicants details

Family name *

Given Name *

Degree applicant applied for *

Doctor of PhilosophyMasters by Research

Email address *

Field of study *

Applying for a scholarship? *

YesNo

Applying as an International student? *

YesNo

International Application ID

Referees name *

Referees email Address *

Once you press submit, your form will be sent to the referees email address you have listed above here.

Please ensure you have double checked the spelling of the referees email address.

Section 2: Referees Details

If you are not able to assess the applicant’s ability on all aspects of academic performance and research potential, please tick the below box and submit the form.

Please also advise the applicant that you cannot act as a referee.

I am not able to assess the applicant’s ability on all aspects of academic performance and research potential

Referees name *

Title *

Position *

Institution *

Phone *

Address *

Street address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

Country *

Relationship to the applicant *

How long have you known the applicant? *

Professional knowledge of the applicant

Very GoodAdequateIncomplete

Section 3: Report on Academic Performance and Research Potential

Please rank the applicant’s abilities in the following areas (1=Lowest, 5 =Highest)

Outstanding academic record *

Technical competence in proposed field *

Command of research techniques *

Command of Information Communication Technology, including literature searching *

Outstanding written communication skills in English *

Outstanding verbal communication skills in English *

Overall, how proficient in English is the applicant in your experience? *

Ability to meet imposed deadlines and persevere to task completion *

Ability to interact positively with professional/academic peers *

Ability to work independently *

Ability to develop original ideas and hypotheses *

Overall ranking of your support for this applicant *

Does/will applicant have qualifications equivalent to a First Class Honours degree? *

YesNo

Section 4: Referee's written report

Please comment briefly on the applicant’s publication record. *

Please comment on the research potential demonstrated by this applicant. *

Please comment on the applicant's English proficiency and what evidence you have seen to back up your comments. *

Please upload additional evidence, if necessary

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Reefers signature *

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Date signed *

Charles Darwin University values your assistance and would like to thank you for your time and effort in providing this reference.

Once you press submit your form will be sent to the Research Degrees Office (Domestic Applicants) or the International Office (International Applicants) for processing.

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