Key information

Tutor: Inês Perpétuo, PhD 
Duration:  3 hours
Delivery: Live (Online, Zoom)
ECRI Credit (PGR only): 1 credit 
Audience: Postdocs, Research Fellows, Research Degree Students

Dates

There are no further sessions taking place this academic year. Course dates for 2026-27 will be available to book from late September.

If you are thinking about applying for a fellowship, you should become familiarised with the different styles of CV templates different funders require.  

In this session we will cover some of the major funder templates and you will have an opportunity to work on showcasing your own successes and achievements and receiving feedback from your peers.  

This course is designed for research staff planning to apply for a fellowship and is also open to doctoral candidates aiming for an academic career. 

Intended Learning Outcomes

  • Identify what type of CV is needed for a specific fellowship
  • Reflect on successes and achievements and how to showcase them
  • Interpret the questions on track record and personal development 
  • Think about future career and becoming a People and Research Leader 

Prerequisites

To make the most of this course we encourage participants to have attended the following courses:

Research Vision
Fellowship Applications: Where to Start?
Academic CVs and Cover Letters

How to book

Book via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On.

Please ensure you have read and understood ECRI’s attendance & cancellation policy before booking. 

Further Information

Participation

Please note this course is highly interactive, and we expect your full participation including access to the chat and the microphone/camera.  

Please ensure you can participate fully and if you require any adjustment, please let us know in advance so that we can make the tutor/facilitator aware. 

Nettiquette for Online Training
  • It is important that you are fully present and an active participant, to create a safe space for sharing and discussion.
  • For some of our online sessions, you will be required to keep your video cameras on. Please ensure prior to attending that you have a fully functioning camera and microphone. If you have any issues with your equipment, please contact us as soon as possible. If you require your camera to be off as a workplace adjustment, please let us know in advance so that we can make the tutor/facilitator aware.
  • Please ensure that you are in a private space where you can maintain confidentiality and the privacy of the other participants.
  • To maintain confidentiality, all participants are asked to agree to keep what is said within the group and not record or take screenshots/photos without permission. Pictures or quotes from the session should not be posted on social media or elsewhere without the express permission of those involved. 
Participant Quotations

What participants liked about this course:

“Goes through different funder's requirements and explains the criteria in great details.”

“The interactivity and getting to hear more people's journey and challenges.” 

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