Suggested Guidelines for Letter of Recommendation from the Faculty
Advisor of the Proposed Research
The Graduate Fellowships for Outstanding Research Promise in Science and
Mathematics are prestigious and highly competitive. The continued development of outstanding research promise of the applicant depends, to a large extent, on the guidance, encouragement, and mentoring provided by the faculty advisor. The recommendation letter from the faculty advisor supporting the student and the proposed research is an important factor in the selection process. Failure to include all of the requested information could limit the student’s chances of being awarded a Fellowship. Your letter should focus candidly on the research qualities, abilities, and promise of the applicant, who has been instructed to give you a copy of his/her research proposal and CV. Please include in your letter a description of how you plan to mentor the applicant in the development of his/her ability to design and execute a research project with increasing independence, confidence, and competence.
DEADLINE: 12 N Monday, 11 April 2011.
Please send your letter to:
Graduate Fellowship for Outstanding Research Promise Selection Committee
ATTN: Associate Dean
College of Science and Mathematics
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8238
If on campus, your letter may be dropped off in person to EH 2130 before the deadline.

Suggested Guidelines for Letter of Recommendation from Recommender other than Student’s Advisor
The Graduate Fellowships for Outstanding Research Promise in Science and
Mathematics are prestigious and highly competitive. Your recommendation letter is an important factor in the selection process and should focus candidly on the research qualities, abilities, and promise of the applicant, who has been asked to give you a copy of his/her research proposal and CV.
Please send your letter to:
Graduate Fellowship for Outstanding Research Promise Selection Committee
ATTN: Associate Dean
College of Science and Mathematics
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge CA 91330-8238