ISI Summer Programme


Referee Form

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

Please complete this confidential form to assist us in assessing the suitability of the applicant for the International Security and Intelligence Programme 2026.

Your response will remain confidential and will not be shared with the applicant.

This form complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Information provided will be used solely for the purpose of academic assessment and will be retained in accordance with our data protection policy.

Referee Name
Referee Email
Please use your institutional email address.
Institutional Address
Applicant Name
(e.g., thesis supervisor, course tutor)
Please comment on the applicant’s academic strengths, research potential, and suitability for the programme. You may wish to refer to specific achievements, coursework, or research projects that demonstrate the applicant’s abilities, as well as personal attributes — such as intellectual curiosity, motivation, integrity, and resilience — that are pertinent to their success in the programme.
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