This is a fictitious funding call for the Writing a Narrative CV workshop. Use the guidelines below to draft your own narrative CV. What examples could you include in each module that reflect the priorities of this funding body? Remember: you can include non-academic examples, e.g. voluntary work.

💡 For inspiration, take a look at this sample CV.

The Community Knowledge Exchange Fund

Funder: Arts & Humanities Research Futures (AHRF)

Award amount: £75,000 - £100,000

Duration: 12-24 months

Eligibility: Researchers at any career stage working in arts, humanities, or creative practice-based fields at UK institutions.

Purpose

The Community Knowledge Exchange Fund supports projects that bridge academic research and community knowledge, creating meaningful collaborations that benefit both partners. We particularly welcome projects that:

  • Co-create knowledge with communities who have been under-represented in research.
  • Challenge traditional hierarchies between academic and community expertise.
  • Develop innovative methods for participatory research or creative practice.
  • Build sustainable relationships beyond the funding period.
  • Produce outputs accessible to non-academic audiences.

What we’re looking for

We seek researchers who can demonstrate:

  • Authentic community partnerships: Evidence of genuine co-creation rather than extraction of community knowledge.
  • Inclusive practice: Commitment to accessibility and working with diverse communities.
  • Methodological innovation: Creative approaches to bridging academic and community ways of knowing.
  • Sustainable impact: Plans for legacy beyond the funded period.
  • Communication skills: Ability to work across different contexts and audiences.

Priority areas (2025-2026)

We are particularly interested in projects addressing:

  • Digital exclusion and technology access.
  • Climate justice and environmental sustainability.
  • Health inequalities and wellbeing.
  • Cultural heritage and community memory.
  • Social cohesion in diverse communities.

Application requirements

Applications must include:

  • Project proposal (maximum 2,000 words)
  • Narrative CV (maximum 2,000 words covering the four R4RI modules)
  • Letters of support from community partners
  • Budget and timeline

Assessment criteria

Your narrative CV will be assessed on:

  • Relevant research and practice experience.
  • Track record of community engagement and co-creation.
  • Commitment to inclusive and accessible practice.
  • Contribution to building research community capacity.
  • Ability to communicate across academic and community contexts.