Confidential Academic Referee Report

All applicants for the Yule Scholarship are to obtain two referee reports from academics who know their academic ability and can report on their research potential.

Applicant’s details

This section is to be completed by the applicant.

Name of applicant
Referee’s Title & Name
Academic Position of Referee
Academic context in which the applicant is known to the Referee

The above-named applicant is seeking to undertake a PhD and has nominated you as an academic referee. Thank you for being willing to assist Pilgrim Theological College in its decision-making.

Referee’s report

This section is to be completed by the referee.

The form is to be kept confidential, and once completed must not be returned to the applicant, but marked ‘Confidential’ and forwarded directly to the Pilgrim Theological College’s Scholarships Committee by email to: scholarship@pilgrim.edu.au

How do you rank the applicant in terms of abilities/attitudes listed?

Check on box in each row

Ability	Level
Exceptionally	Very	Quite	Not very	Unable to judge
Creative / Imaginative	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
Well-organised	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
Self-disciplined	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
Lucid in written communication	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
Clear and confident in oral communication	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
Mature in approach	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
Critical / analytical	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
Able to handle pressure	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
Able to undertake research	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Recommendation
I strongly recommend the applicant for research candidature
I recommend the applicant for research candidature
I do not recommend the applicant for research candidature
Any other comments
Referee signature	Date