Bessie Lawrence International Summer Science Institute (ISSI) Teacher Reference Form 2025

Thank you for agreeing to complete a reference on behalf of your student who is applying for the Dr Bessie Lawrence International Summer Science Institute (ISSI). If you have any questions or issues completing this form please contact scienceeducation@weizmann.org.uk or 0207 424 6860.

NOTES: The Summer Science Institute for 2025 is an integrated science programme geared towards talented, highly motivated science students who have demonstrated their self-ambition to gain deeper scientific knowledge above and beyond what is taught at school.

All elements of the programme will be conducted in English and will offer an exciting summer of study and experience in various branches of science under the guidance of the Weizmann Institute's scientific staff. Applicants are required to excel in their academic science studies and demonstrated their intellectual curiosity and self-initiative by participating in scientific research beyond the classroom – i.e. extra research projects, science competitions, summer programs, etc.

In addition, the applicant should present excellent social skills, cooperate in group activities, be team players, respectful to their peers and staff and follow the rules and regulations of the programme, on and off campus.

A major factor in the final selection of a candidate is the following evaluation submitted by the principal, science teacher or advisor. We would appreciate your valuable input.

Student's Name*

First NameLast Name

Referring Teacher's Name*

First NameLast Name

Referring Teacher's Email*

Email Consent*

Consent is given to being contacted by Weizmann UK by email

Referring Teacher's Position*

School Name*

School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Previous ISSI students from this school

Please give, where known, details (name and approx. year) of any students from your school who have participated in the ISSI.

1. Academic Performance - please select the description that best fits the candidate*

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2. Leadership - please select the description that best fits the candidate*

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3. Social Behaviour - please select the description that best fits the candidate*

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Student's Readiness for individual and extracurricular work*

Please describe the applicant's level of scientific curiosity, initiative, knowledge and readiness for individual and extracurricular work. Please include any details of scientific projects in which the applicant has excelled.

Student's ability to cope with ISSI*

The digital ISSI programme is highly academic and requires intensive individual and group study. This requires high levels of responsibility, self-driven motivation, and ability for independent learning. Participants will also need to be proactive in reaching out to other team members. How does the student’s previous experience relate to these skills and traits? Please include any observations you may have of the applicant’s behaviour in groups, both in a social and educational context. Please also comment if there are any aspects you feel the applicant may struggle with.

Student's UCAS Reference*

Please copy and paste the student's UCAS reference into this text box.0/1500

Any further comments

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Bessie Lawrence International Summer Science Institute (ISSI) Teacher Reference Form 2025

Student Reference Part 1

Student Reference Part 2