THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Melbourne Research Fellowships (Career Interruptions) Program 2016
Appendix 2: Referee’s Report
REFEREE’S REPORT
The University of Melbourne is inviting applications for appointment under the Melbourne Research
Fellowships (Career Interruptions) Program. The objective of the Program is to enable promising researchers
whose careers have been severely interrupted, delayed or otherwise constrained or impeded by child bearing,
child rearing or primary responsibility for the sustained care of a dependent family member to enhance or reestablish their academic research careers. Full details of the Program are available on the website.
The Fellowships Committee is seeking a frank and confidential assessment of the applicant in the context of this
Program with regard to:
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The demonstrated nature and extent of the career interruption or impedance, in the context of the
objectives of this Program
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The track record of the applicant, relative to opportunity
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The likelihood that the Fellowship would enable the applicant to re-establish or enhance their career and
improve their research track record in order to compete more effectively for academic employment
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The appropriateness of the proposed use of the fellowship to be successful in significantly enhancing the
research career of the applicant
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The capacity of the applicant to make a significant contribution to the academic life of the host department
and Faculty.
Please complete Appendix 2 and attach any further supporting comments you may have (maximum of one
additional A4 page), and name the document ‘SURNAME OF APPLICANT_MRF-CI_Referee_2016’ and submit via
email by 8 May 2015 (reports received after this time will not be accepted) to:
Email: careerinterrupt-application@unimelb.edu.au
Subject: Career Interruption Fellowships – Confidential Report – NAME OF APPLICANT
Thank you for your assistance.
Career Interruption Fellowships Committee
Applicant’s Details
Name
Referee’s Details
Name of Referee
Title
Position/Institution
Business Telephone
Referee’s Report for:
Other Phone
THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Melbourne Research Fellowships (Career Interruptions) Program 2016
Appendix 2: Referee’s Report
Track record of the applicant, relative to opportunity
Nature and extent of the career interruption or impedance, in the context of the objectives of this Program
Likelihood that the Fellowship would enable the applicant to re-establish or enhance their career and improve
their research track record substantially in order to compete more effectively for academic employment
Appropriateness of the project or proposed use of the fellowship to be successful in significantly enhancing the
research career of the applicant
Capacity of the applicant to make a significant contribution to the academic life of the host department and
Faculty
Completed by:
Date: