What is the difference between a CV and a resume?

In the US, a CV is a long academic record and a resume is a short job summary. In the UK, India and much of the world, people say CV for both. These templates suit the academic kind.

Which template is best for a PhD or masters application?

Scholar CV puts education first and the institution before the role, which is what admission committees look for. Harvard is a good plain alternative.

Can I add a publications section?

Yes. Add custom sections for publications, conferences, teaching or grants, and reorder sections however you need.

Academic CV templates

Formal, serif layouts with education near the top: for academic CVs, research and teaching jobs, scholarships and graduate school applications.

Best for: Students applying for masters or PhD programs, researchers, lecturers and teachers, and anyone whose degrees and publications matter more than job titles.

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5 academic CV templates

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Getting the most from academic CV templates

01
Education comes first
In an academic CV, list degrees first with institution, field, year and thesis or main projects. Scholar CV is built in this order already.
02
Add the sections academia looks for
Publications, conferences, teaching, grants and awards. Add them as custom sections and keep each entry in the same format.
03
Length is allowed, padding isn't
An academic CV can run several pages, but every line should be a real item. Cut coursework once you have publications or teaching to show.

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What is the difference between a CV and a resume?: In the US, a CV is a long academic record and a resume is a short job summary. In the UK, India and much of the world, people say CV for both. These templates suit the academic kind.
Which template is best for a PhD or masters application?: Scholar CV puts education first and the institution before the role, which is what admission committees look for. Harvard is a good plain alternative.
Can I add a publications section?: Yes. Add custom sections for publications, conferences, teaching or grants, and reorder sections however you need.

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Getting the most from academic CV templates

Education comes first

Add the sections academia looks for

Length is allowed, padding isn't

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