Instructions Instructions The RSL-3 Form should be submitted only for recommendations of: Promotions from Postdoctoral Research Associate to Associate Research Scholar (after 3 years in rank for postdocs in the Humanities or 5 years in Life Sciences) Promotions from Senior Research Assistant to Postdoctoral Research Associate (if PhD is received after their start date) Rank changes from Senior Research Assistant to Postdoctoral Research Associate (if PhD is received after the appointment is processed but before their start date). Checklist Checklist See the Appointment and Promotions Checklist page to view the checklists by rank. Form links Forms RSL-3 Form