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Graduate School and Research CV Template

A research CV for graduate programs, labs, fellowships, and research assistant roles with publications, presentations, methods, and academic projects.

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Best for

  • Students applying to graduate programs, labs, research roles, or fellowships
  • Candidates with publications, posters, methods, or thesis work
  • Applicants who need a CV rather than a private-sector resume

Where this template wins

Use this for graduate school applications, research assistant roles, lab positions, fellowships, and early academic CVs. It gives research output room without copying the structure of a private-sector one-page resume.

Layout and content guidance

Layout
Single-column, ATS-safe layout with a strong evidence block near the top and no tables, photos, icons, rating bars, or decorative sidebars.
Font
Use a readable serif font for legal, academic, or research-heavy audiences. Keep the body around 10-11 pt, the name around 19-22 pt, and section headings compact and uppercase.
Recommended headings
Education, Research Experience, Publications & Presentations, Skills

Section-by-section notes

Education

Academic CVs usually start with education. Include thesis, advisor, GPA, honors, and relevant methods.

Research Experience

Describe the research question, methods, data/lab work, and output.

Publications & Presentations

Use consistent citation style and separate submitted work if needed.

Skills

Group skills by how recruiters search for this role. Keep only skills you can defend in an interview.

Common mistakes

  • Forcing publications and research into a corporate resume format
  • Listing lab or analysis methods without project context
  • Omitting mentors, presentations, posters, or research outputs where expected

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