ACADEMIC REFEREE’S REPORT FOR RESEARCH CANDIDATURE

Referees must return this form directly to the Graduate Research Office

Applicant Details
Complete the section below and then applicant must send one copy of this form to EACH OF the
referees nominated on the application form. These referees should be closely associated with the
applicant's recent work.

Surname: Given Names:

Degree Applied for:

Area of Study:

Referee Details
Please complete and send this form as soon as possible to The Graduate Research Office.
This report should be treated as private and confidential and should not be returned to the applicant

Full Name

Position

Organisation

Address

1. How long have you know the applicant:

2. Please indicate briefly the extent of your knowledge of the applicant's work:

Based on your knowledge of the applicant please evaluate the applicant in the areas listed below in
relation to their peers.

Top 10% Outstanding Top 20 Excellent Top 40% Good Average Unable to Comment

Please supply comments in support of your ranking of this applicant’s research potential in the space
provided below.
Referee’s Comments
Please supply comments which you think will assist in assessing the applicant’s ability to complete
the program applied for.

Referee’s Signature Date:

Please return this form to:

Graduate Research Office

Murdoch University
Environmental Science Building Rm 2.058
or via e-mail to graduateresearchdegrees@murdoch.edu.au