The Wellcome Trust sanger Institute Application Reference Report on

The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Reference Request

Dear Sir or Madam,

Name of student:

First name

Surname (Family name)The person you have named above has applied to undertake a PhD at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and has given your name as a referee. We rely on your honesty, integrity and careful judgement when completing this form.1. How long have you known the applicant?

2. In what capacity?

3. In the rating scales below please place a mark in the box that best indicates the level of the applicant. Compare the applicant with students who have had about the same amount of experience and training.

Applicants Scientific

QualificationExceptional

top 1%Outstanding

top 3%Unusual

top 10%Good

next 15%Above averageAverage or belowInadequate opportunity to observe

Mastery of basic knowledge in field

Familiarity with and ability to use laboratory techniques

Ability to communicate - orally and in writing

Originality and imagination in field

Capacity for conscientious, hard work

Ability to get things done

Adaptability to new practices

Maturity

Potential for future growth in science

Growth you have seen

4. How does the applicant stand when compared with the best students in your department?

5. Approximately how many students are you comparing this applicant with?

6. Please add in the space below any further comments which will complete the picture of the applicants qualifications and achievements, mentioning weak as well strong points.

Name:

Position:

Address and email:

Signed:___________________________

Date:_____________________

The information on this form will be treated in the strictest confidence, will not be divulged to any third parties or kept for longer than necessary.

Instructions to RefereesOnce you have completed the above form, please send it as an email attachment (in PDF format if possible) to: phd.refs@sanger.ac.ukPlease name the document as follows:ref.applicant's name.referee's initialseg for applicant Charles Dickens with the referee Bob Cratchitref. dickenscharles.bc