ISI Professional (ISI Pro) Programme


Referee Form

Thank you for agreeing to provide an academic reference for the consideration of The Cambridge Security Initiative.

We kindly request that you complete this confidential form to assist in our assessment of the applicant’s suitability for admission to the programme. Your professional evaluation will form an important component of the selection process.

All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not be disclosed to the applicant.

This form is compliant with the provisions of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. The data collected will be used solely for the purposes of academic assessment and programme administration, and will be processed and retained in accordance with The Cambridge Security Initiative’s Privacy Policy.

Referee Name

Reference Letter Guidelines

Please upload a signed Letter of Recommendation on official letterhead (PDF or Word format). The letter should provide a candid assessment of the applicant’s suitability for ISI Pro Programme.

You may wish to comment on the following:

  • The nature and duration of your professional relationship with the applicant.
  • The applicant’s key strengths, achievements, and overall performance in their role.
  • Their reliability, professionalism, and ability to work independently or within a team.
  • Specific examples illustrating leadership, initiative, or problem-solving abilities.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Your overall assessment of the applicant’s suitability for the ISI Pro Programme.
If you have any additional comments, you can leave them in the field above.
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Consent and Data Protection

By providing this reference, you acknowledge that:

  • The information you supply will be used solely for the purpose of assessing the applicant’s suitability for the ISI Pro Programme.
  • Your reference may be shared, in confidence, with members of the selection panel.
  • Your personal data (including your name, contact details, and professional details) will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
  • The Cambridge Security Initiative requesting this reference will retain your data only as long as necessary for selection purposes.
  • You have the right to request access to, rectification, or deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and procedural limitations.

Please confirm your consent below.

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