Westpac Research Fellowship
Academic Reference

This Academic Reference Template is to be completed by a senior academic, who is familiar with the applicant’s academic record, understands the importance of their focus topic and is prepared to support the applicant in their Fellowship submission. Application deadline: 28 August 2024. Please use File Name: “APPLICANT SURNAME Academic Reference” and save as PDF.

Applicant Name		
Academic Referee Name		
Position		
Institution Name		
Department / Faculty		
Phone 		
Email		

Please describe your relationship to the applicant, including how long you have known them. (Approx 30 words)	

We would greatly appreciate your assessment of the applicant, focusing on the following areas, please include examples:
•	How does the applicant’s research experience make them well-suited for the Westpac Research Fellowship? Please provide specific examples of their research progress / impact and how these align with the goals of the fellowship.
•	What are the applicant’s unique traits as a leader? How have they demonstrated leadership potential in their academic or professional activities? 
•	How will the applicant’s proposed program of research contribute to the prosperity and growth of Australia? Why is this of importance to Australia’s future? Please provide insights on how their work aligns with and advances one or more of the Trust’s four focus areas: Australia in Asia, Sustainable Futures, An Inclusive Country, and Thriving Tech Sector.	

	

Signature of Referee

Date

If you’d prefer to submit this reference directly to Westpac Scholars Trust, please email to westpacscholars@westpac.com.au 

Please notify the applicant that you will send your reference to Westpac Scholars directly.

For applicants: If your referee notifies you that they will email the reference to Westpac Scholars directly, please upload a blank PDF in place of your reference. The application form requires 2 x PDFs in the reference section to submit.