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The Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Purpose and content

Your CV should clearly demonstrate that you possess the appropriate academic and managerial competencies to carry out the specific project. In other words, it should persuade reviewers of your ability to successfully execute the project. 

The CV must appear professional, tailored , and directly relevant to the project for which you are seeking funding. 


Structure and requirements

Your CV should be concise, well-structured and easy to navigate. Many major funding bodies provide explicit formatting guidelines which should be followed whenever applicable. 

Be brief and precise—typically, a maximum of 2–3 pages is appropriate unless otherwise specified. 

You may use a CV template if you are applying to foundations without specific formatting requirements. 

Contact information

  • Full name 
  • Title and, if applicable, academic degree 
  • Institutional affiliation (e.g., university, research unit) 
  • Phone number and email 
  • LinkedIn or ORCID (if relevant) 

Education

  • List your highest and most relevant degrees 
  • Institution, year, title of thesis or dissertation (if relevant) 

Current position and previous employment

  • Title, institution, and dates 
  • Brief description of duties and responsibilities 
  • Emphasize relevance to the proposed project  

Research and project experience

Highlight significant research projects, particularly those supported by external funding 

  • Your role (e.g., principal investigator, participant, consultant) 
  • Key results and scientific or societal significance 

Publications and dissemination (selected)

  • Include only the most relevant and recent publications (3–5 items) 
  • Provide h-index or citation counts if they strengthen your profile  
  • You may categorize them as peer-reviewed, invited contributions, or public outreach  

Grants and awards

  • Overview of previously received grants (amount, funding body, year, role) 
  • Prizes, scholarships, and recognitions, if relevant 

Teaching and supervision (if relevant)

Courses taught, PhD supervision, external teaching activities 

Collaborations and networks (if relevant)

  • National and international collaborators 
  • Membership in professional networks or research consortia 

Tips and recommendations 💡

  • Tailor the CV to the specific finding body and project. Adapt the structure to highlight the most persuasive elements of your profile  
  • Emphasize prior experience with external funding, including completed projects where you held budgetary responsibility.  
  • Focus on relevance rather than chronology. Prioritize information that best supports your case.. 
  • Use clear headings and bullet points to facilitate quick reading  
  • Use active, precise language: e.g., “Principal investigator of an interdisciplinary EU project with 8 partners and a budget of DKK 4 million.” 
  • Optionally, include a brief “Summary” (3–4 lines at the beginning) outlining your key qualifications. 

Evaluation checklist ✅

  • Does your CV comply with the foundation's requirements and align with the project's focus? 
  • Is it precise, professional, and easy to read? 
  • Are project-relevant experiences and results highlighted? 
  • Does it have an appropriate length (max 2–3 pages)? 
Revised 17.11.2025
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Anders Møller