👋 Hello. I’m facilitating the Writing a Narrative CV workshop on 5th December (10am-1pm). Here’s everything you need to know.

Before the workshop ✅

In the session, we focus on writing a narrative CV, rather than discussing the format. If you’re unfamiliar with narrative CVs, please read the following information before the workshop. I won’t be covering any of the basics on the day:

It would also be helpful for you to read:

You’ll be using OCAR to build your narrative.

What to expect 🧐

In the workshop, I’ll introduce a fictitious funding call. Then I’ll guide you through the steps of writing a narrative CV that supports your proposed project. Even if you’re not apply for funding, this framework will help you describe your practice to academic audiences.

By the end of the session, you’ll have:

  • Drafted at least one complete module section using the OCAR structure.
  • Identified your strongest examples across all four modules.
  • Understood how to create an overarching narrative for your CV.

What you’ll need 👜

To participate fully in the activities, please bring:

  • Your research history: A copy of your traditional academic CV, publication list, and notes on activities not typically included (e.g., peer review, mentoring, committee work, public engagement).
  • A project idea: This can be vague! You just need a general sense of what kind of project you might propose. We’re only covering the narrative CV, not the full proposal.
  • Writing tools: A laptop/tablet with your preferred writing app and screen space to view workshop materials alongside your writing.

Questions?

Contact me@catherinepope.com if you have any questions before the workshop.

Otherwise, I’m looking forward to meeting you soon!

During the workshop

Links to all the materials you need will appear here on 5th December 👀

  • Funding call
  • Narrative CV outline
  • Narrative CV example
  • Using the OCAR structure to create multi-level narratives
  • Writing your Personal Statement

After the workshop

You’ll get some further guidance and activities to complete at the end of the session, along with a copy of the slides.

  • Strengthening your Narrative CV
  • Narrative CV Action Plan
  • Team Narrative CV example

Websites 🕸️

  • CRedIT - A community-owned 14 role taxonomy that can be used to describe the key types of contributions typically made to the production and publication of research output such as research articles.
  • University of Glasgow - Excellent Narrative CV resources.
  • Knowledge Commons - Open Access platform for networking and sharing research outputs in any digital format.
  • University of Leeds - Short online course on creating a Narrative CV.
  • ORCID - A free, unique, persistent identifier (PID) for you to use for engaging in research, scholarship, and innovation activities.
  • University of Oxford - Case studies and interviews on experiences of creating a Narrative CV.
  • UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Guidance on using the Résumé for Research and Innovation (R4RI) narrative CV template.