Cirriculum Vitae (CV)
In the United States, curricula vitae (CVs) are used to apply for teaching or research opportunities, fellowships, further academic training, grants, contract funding proposals, tenure, promotion to professor positions, and membership in a professional society or organization. 1
- should have two CVs:
- an authoritative CV with all information
- a tailored CV, written for a specific position or opportunity
Format
Common CV headings
- Name & Contact Information
- Education
- Research Experience
- Fellowships/Grants/Awards/Honors
- Teaching Experience
- Mentoring Experience
- Other Professional Experience, e.g., Industry Experience, Government Experience
- Presentations
- Publications
Additional CV headings (if applicable)
- Patents
- Professional Associations
- Leadership & Service Activities
- Research Interests
- Teaching Interests
- Outreach Activities
- Works in Progress
- Skills – may include subcategories such as Computer, Languages, Lab Instrumentation
- Languages
- References
- Other – could include relevant global /field experience, and personal interests