Help! They’re asking for a Narrative CV

This IN-PERSON session is available to research staff (staff who are on research-only contracts, e.g., postdoctoral researchers, research assistants, and early career research fellows) from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. When registering for this event please ensure you use your University email address as non-University email registrations will be removed due to capacity restrictions, thank you.

Joining details will be sent 2 days and 2 hours before the session begins to the email address you registered with.

Please note - if you are unable to attend, you can register to be sent the resources from the session only by choosing a non-attending ticket.

Session outline/ plan:

Your proposal is planned.

You’ve got your letters of support.

You dust off your CV … and you realise the funder is asking for a Narrative CV.

What even is a Narrative CV?

Narrative CVs are increasingly being requested by funders in place of traditional list-based CVs. They’re designed to be more inclusive and align with wider shifts around positive research culture and responsible assessment of research.

They also take longer to write and come with challenges — like which contributions to include and how to tailor them to your proposal.

This interactive workshop will introduce Narrative CVs, explain which funders are using them and why, and go through some practical exercises to help you develop your own.

You don’t have to have a funding application on the go — the earlier you start thinking about your Narrative CV, the easier it will be to write it when the time comes.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the difference between traditional list-based CVs and Narrative CVs

Understand why and how some funders are switching to Narrative CVs

Recognise some of the key challenges for writing a narrative CV

Know how to approach writing a Narrative CV

Understand how to tailor your Narrative CV

Know where to find assistance when writing a narrative CV

Pre-work

Please bring to the session the latest copy of your traditional academic CV – it can be printed, or accessible to you on your personal laptop or smartphone if you bring these to the session. You will not be asked to share your CV with anyone, it will just be a reference point for your own use for some of the activities.

On the day we will provide pens and paper, but you are welcome to bring a laptop if you prefer to work that way.

Presenter information:

Lydia Nicholson (she/her) and Hannah Dutton (she/her)

Lydia Nicholson and Hannah Dutton are Research Development Facilitators in the Research and Partnerships team. Together, they develop resources and events to support research bid development across the University. Lydia has a background as a researcher and creative practitioner, having worked with universities, museum and heritage sites and in the performing arts. Hannah has worked in universities supporting a variety of research activities and has a background in music and education.

Venue information for sessions that are in-person: This room catalogue provides details on shared teaching spaces available across the Main University Campus, including room layout, capacity, facilities, equipment and 360 degree virtual tours: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/intranet/timetabling/online-room-catalogue/ (Please filter the table according to the building/ room indicated in the location information section of this Eventbrite listing)

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) attributes developed during this session are relevant to the following sub-domains:

Domain A: Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities

A1: Knowledge base

A2: Cognitive Abilities

A3: Creativity

Domain B: Personal Effectiveness

B2: Self-Management

B3: Professional and Career Development

Domain C: Research Governance and Organisation

C1: Professional Conduct

C2: Research Management

C3: Finance, Funding and Resources

Domain D: Engagement, Influence and Impact

D2: Communication and Dissemination

Accessibility Adjustments and Alternative Format requests: If you require any accessibility adjustments or have any questions about this session, please contact the Academy's RD team Researcher@liverpool.ac.uk at least 7 days before the session date so that your requirements can be referred to the facilitator(s) who will make every effort to address them where possible.

Academy Researcher Development Inclusivity Statement: The Academy is committed to providing an environment which recognises and values people's differences, capitalises on the strengths that those differences bring to the institution and supports all staff and students in maximising their potential to succeed. In line with the Academy's firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, we offer all postdoctoral and research-related opportunities to develop and network irrespective of a researcher’s gender, ethnicity, age, self-identification, disability, religious affiliation, or any other criteria used to separate and define.

Academy Code of Conduct: All events organised or facilitated by The Academy follow a Conduct of Conduct irrespective of the number of participants or session format. The Academy thanks all participants in advance for your cooperation to help ensure a safe and constructive environment for everybody. The Code of Conduct is available at: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/development/conduct-events/

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