Academic CV Template

A full academic curriculum vitae with sections for publications, research, teaching experience, grants and conference presentations.

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What's inside

A clean, ATS-friendly single-column layout
All the standard sections recruiters expect
Placeholders in every section showing what to include
Consistent professional formatting throughout

What this template covers

The layout is a clean single column with 6 sections in the order recruiters expect: Education → Research Experience → Publications → Teaching Experience → Grants, Awards & Honours → Conference Presentations. Every section contains placeholder text describing exactly what to put there, so you are never staring at a blank heading. The single-column structure also keeps it readable by applicant tracking systems (ATS).

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How to use this template

Download the Word version above and open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.
Fill in the placeholders. Anything in square brackets — [Client Name], [Date], [Amount] — is a marker showing exactly what goes there. Type your details over them.
Adjust to fit. Add or remove rows, sections or paragraphs; the formatting will hold.
Save or print. Export to PDF from your editor when you need a fixed, shareable copy.

This template is a general example provided for convenience. It is not legal, financial or professional advice — for agreements and formal documents, consider having a qualified professional review your final version for your jurisdiction.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Academic CV Template ATS-friendly?

Yes — it uses a single column, standard headings and no text boxes, tables or graphics, which is exactly what applicant tracking systems parse most reliably.

Should I keep it to one page?

For most applicants, yes — especially with under ten years of experience. Cut the least relevant bullet points rather than shrinking the font below 10pt.

Is the Academic CV Template really free?

Yes — free for personal and business use, with no signup and no watermark. You may not resell or republish the template itself, but documents you create with it are entirely yours.

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