AuthorAID Workshop on Proposal Writing Rwanda June 2011

The Short Curriculum Vitae: A Common Component of Proposals Barbara Gastel, MD, MPH AuthorAID Knowledge Community Editor Professor, Texas A&M University

The Curriculum Vitae: Some Basics Curriculum vitae: the academic equivalent of a resume Commonly called a CV Lists your education, experience, publications, honors, etc Often required in proposals to help show that you are qualified for what you are proposing

A Resource From the Columbia University Center for Career Education Includes advice and a sample CV URL: ces/tipsheets/resumes-and-cvs-curriculum-vitae ces/tipsheets/resumes-and-cvs-curriculum-vitae

Example: A CV of an Early-Career Researcher

Standardized CVs Required by some granting agencies Have specific instructions to follow—for example, regarding –Types of information to include –Organization of information –Length A brief look at an example

Preparing a CV to Use in a Proposal Follow instructions carefully. In general, use reverse chronological order. Emphasize items that help show you’re well qualified for what you’re proposing. –What might be some examples? –Therefore you may have different versions of your CV for different proposals.

Preparing a CV: More Tips If an item may be unclear to readers, include a brief explanation. When listing papers you have written for publication: –If a paper has been accepted but not yet published, list it under Publications as “In press” or “Forthcoming”. –If a paper has been submitted but not yet accepted, generally list it under Research rather than Publications.

Preparing a CV: More Tips Don’t include items that aren’t very relevant to the proposal (examples: height, weight, marital status, high school attended, hobbies).

An Idea For appropriate examples, look on the Web for CVs of people in your field.

Small-Group Session: Revising or Drafting Your CV

Revising or Drafting Your CV If you brought a CV –Identify items in it that help show you’re well qualified for what you’re proposing. –Note items to consider adding because they would help show your qualifications. –Note items to consider deleting because they’re not very relevant. If you haven’t brought a CV –Consider what to include to best show that you are well qualified for what you are proposing.

Large-Group Discussion In CVs prepared or planned by group members, what items helped show the members’ qualifications for what was being proposed? Be specific. –Example: “One of our group members is proposing some research that depends on a new technique. It’s good that she listed having attended a workshop on the technique.” What suggestions did group members receive for adding or deleting items to help their CVs focus better on showing qualifications for what was being proposed?

Thank you!