<p>how important is the stature of the recommender for grad school application? A full tenured professor who knows me quite well, or a research associate/staff who's my supervisor and knows me very well, which one is better? I am in the sciences.</p>
<p>Stature and recognition in the field have some weight in LORs. Assuming both individuals would write helpful letters on your behalf, the one from the full professor is better.</p>