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Recommendation Letters

Recommendation Letter for Research Assistant (Short Version)

You are a professor or principal investigator recommending a research assistant for a new research position, graduate program, or fellowship. This letter highlights their research methodology skills, intellectual rigor, and contributions to your research projects. A shorter version for quick sending.

Dear Selection Committee, I am writing to recommend [Candidate's Full Name] for [Position/Program/Fellowship]. [Candidate's Name] served as a research assistant in my laboratory at [Institution Name] from [Start Date] to [End Date], and I can state with confidence that they are among the most capable and dedicated researchers I have had the pleasure of mentoring.
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How to customize this template quickly

  1. Replace each placeholder with your real details.
  2. Adjust one sentence for your exact timeline and context.
  3. Read once for tone, then send.

Key placeholders in this version

[Candidate's Full Name][Position/Program/Fellowship][Candidate's Name][Institution Name][Start Date][End Date][Research Project/Study][Brief Description of Research Focus]

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