Reference Letters

Reference writers submit their letters electronically with a unique link sent from the application platform. Thank you for your assistance in making our electronic review process successful.

Recommendations are an essential part of the WHOI Postdoctoral Scholar application evaluation procedure.  Please provide your evaluation of the candidate’s accomplishments thus far and their potential for future achievements. Specifically, we would appreciate insights into the candidate’s ability to conduct and communicate their research, the originality and creativity of their work, and their grit and tenacity in overcoming obstacles. If you are aware of any significant life circumstances that have impacted the candidate’s productivity, trajectory, or performance, please comment on these in your letter.

Additional details about the program can be found here: WHOI Postdoctoral Scholar program overview

Thank you for the time and effort you have devoted on behalf of the applicant and in assisting us with the selection process.

Process

References writers will receive an individualized link via email and will be directed to a site for letter submission.  If the applicant has entered your information and you have not received a link, please check your spam.

Completed references will be accepted until 11:59pm on October 15, 2026. Specific questions about the fellowship should be addressed to postdoc@whoi.edu.

Please note: Emailed references will not be accepted; references must be submitted on-line.

Announcement of awards will be made in December.