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GRADUATE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR FORENAME SURNAME
OMB Clearance Number: 0925-0299
Expiration Date 30-June-2022

Instructions:
Thank you for taking the time to complete and submit the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) evaluation table and
letter of recommendation form for the Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP). Your recommendation is very important to our selection
process. We recommend that you compose your letter off-line and paste into the space provided. If you attempt to compose your letter
while logged on to this site, you could experience a connection timeout or another technical problem beyond our control, which could
result in your text being irretrievably lost. Should you have any technical issues or questions, please email me at your earliest
convenience.
Letters of recommendation uploaded from a letter service are not acceptable. If you are a representative from a letter service, please do
not proceed with submitting this form. The use of a letter service for a reference may trigger a technical issue that could seriously
compromise the student's application. Recommendation letters must be received directly from those providing references.
Indicates a required field.

Evaluation Form
Length:

Capacity:

How long have you known the applicant?

In what capacity have you known the applicant?

The evaluation form asks for your assessment on several aspects using the following rating system.
5 = Exceptional - Top 1%
4 = Excellent - Top 10%
3 = Above Average - Top 25%
2 = Average - Top 50%
1 = Below Average - Bottom 50%
Note: Dr. Patricia Wagner has waived access to view your letter of recommendation.
Overall Impression:
5

4

3

2

1

3

2

1

Writing Ability:

Intelligence:
5

4

Analytical Ability:

5

4

3

Initiative:
2

Interpersonal Skills:

1

5

4

Honesty:

3

2

1

5

4

3

2

1

4

3

2

1

2

1

4

3

3

2

1

5

4

5

4

5

4

3

2

1

Knowledge of Field:
3

2

1

3

2

1

Confidence:

Verbal Ability:
5

4

Motivation:

Research Ability:
5

5

5

4

3

2

1

3

2

1

Maturity:
5

4

Recommendation Letter
Please paste your letter in the window below. Be sure to include your name, academic rank, department, and institution in your
signature block.

Best regards,
Dr. Patricia Wagner
Director of Admissions & Registrar
Graduate Partnerships Program
Office of Intramural Training & Education
National Institutes of Health
2 Center Drive: Building 2 / Room 2E06
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-0234
Cell: 240-476-3619
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.training.nih.gov/

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