Make an academic CV with publications, grants and a CEFR language grid.
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How to fill it in
- Jobs and education: one line per entry as title | organisation, place | dates, then one line per point starting with a dash (-).
- Skills and languages: one per line. Write Label: value to group them.
- Leave a box empty to drop that section.
- Press Print or save as PDF and choose “Save as PDF” as the printer.
What an academic CV includes
| Section | Tips |
|---|---|
| About me | 2 to 4 lines on your research area and main contribution |
| Education | Degrees with thesis titles and supervisors if useful |
| Publications | Every paper, in your field’s citation style, newest first |
| Conferences | Talks and posters, with event, city and year |
| Grants and awards | Name, funder and year |
| Teaching | Courses taught, supervision and marking |
| Languages | CEFR levels for listening, reading, speaking and writing |
Language levels (CEFR)
Europass uses the Common European Framework of Reference: A1 and A2 for basic users, B1 and B2 for independent users, and C1 and C2 for proficient users. Rate each skill separately, as one line per language: French | B1 | B2 | A2 | A2 | B1.
Frequently asked questions
How long can an academic CV be?
As long as it needs to be. List all your publications, but keep each entry short.
Is this the official Europass CV?
No. It uses a similar layout. If a university or funder asks for the official Europass format, you can create it free on the Europass website.
Should I include referees?
Often yes, for academic posts. Ask them first.
Is my CV uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything, including your photo, is saved in this browser only. Use “Clear the example” on a shared computer when you’re done.
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