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RECOMMENDATION FORM

RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM IN AGING


______________________________________ has applied for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Aging at the Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. Please rate the potential of this candidate for significant research-oriented work in his/her chosen field.

_____ Excellent
_____ Very Good
_____ Above Avg
_____ Below Avg
_____ Poor(Very Rare)


In addition to the above rating, we would like to request a letter of reference in which you deal with the following aspects of the applicant's abilities:
* The length of time you have known the applicant and in what capacity;
* The extent to which the applicant is self-motivated and capable of functioning well in an atmosphere with strong emphasis on individual initiative;
* The quality of the academic training the individual has received to date, especially major strengths and weaknesses;
* The applicant's need for training in our specific postdoctoral program;
* The strength of the candidate's commitment to research in aging or adult development.

Thank you for your careful attention to this reference. Please send your letter with this form as soon as possible to:

Dr. Deborah Gold
Research Training Program, Center for Aging
Box 3003, Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710


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(Candidate's Signature and Date)