Creating your study abroad academic CV
Your CV is the first impression of who you are. A good academic CV should include
contact information, research interest/objective, education, professional appointments,
publications, awards and honors, grants and fellowships, conferences, professional
affiliations/memberships, references. Keep typo error to the barest minimum.
General formatting rule includes single spaced, 12 point front throughout except the
candidate name at the top which could be 14 or 16, no italics except for names of journals
and book title, no personal information such as age, sex, nationality, no of children,
religion, local government of origin, passport no e.t.c
This CV template in the next page provides an example of how to structure your
curriculum mainly suited for academic and research positions. Reorder and modify the
headings and content as needed. You can also delete sections not applicable to you.
Delete the explanatory text after reading.
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ADEOLU OYEBADE
+1XXXXXXXXXXX Department of Zoology
adaddadadi@yahoo.com University of Wisconsin
2185 East Mall, Mexico, VD
V6T 1Z3
RESEARCH INTEREST
Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases
Host-pathogen interaction
EDUCATION
PhD University Name, Electrical Engineering May 200X
Dissertation: “Title”
Committee: Name (chair), Name, Name
MSc University Name, Electrical Engineering May 200X
Thesis: “Title”
Advisor: Name
BSc University Name, Electrical Engineering May 200X
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Minored in Mathematics
HONOURS AND AWARDS
List relevant honours and marks of academic distinction in reverse chronological order.
Include a short description if necessary.
Title of Award 200X
Brief description including amounts and deliverables
Title of Fellowship 200X
Brief description including amounts and deliverables
Title of Grant 200X
Brief description including amounts and deliverables
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Highlight important accomplishments, skills, and projects using concise sentences,
beginning with an action verb e.g Assessed, Delivered, Designed. Complete sentences
are not necessary. Be consistent in your grammatical style.
Dissertation, Name of Institution, Location 200X
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Supervisor: Name
• Skill/Accomplishment/Project
• Skill/Accomplishment/Project
Institution/Company/Organization, Location 200X to 200X
Position, Lab or Advisor Name
• Skill/Accomplishment/Project
• Skill/Accomplishment/Project
Company/Organization, Location 200X to 200X
Position
• Skill/Accomplishment/Project
• Skill/Accomplishment/Project
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
When you list courses, include a brief description so that the course can be compared
to a similar course at another university. You might want to include the typical number of
students in the course as well as list your responsibilities such as developing course
materials, lecturing, grading, developing the syllabus, etc. How you decide to list or
group your courses, skills, teaching methods, roles, and responsibilities will depend on
your amount of experience. The examples below are just a few ideas.
Name of University, Location May 200X to Aug 200X
Associate Professor, Department
• Taught Name of Course, an undergraduate course averaging 120 students per
semester, covering the following topics: topic, topic, topic, topic
• Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
• Revised the syllabus to meet accreditation standards
• Coordinated grading and labs with a team of 4 teaching assistants
Doctoral Students Advised
Name, “Thesis Title”, Date Graduated
Name, “Thesis Title”, Date Graduated
Name, “Thesis Title”, Date Graduated
Masters Students Advised
Name, “Thesis Title”, Date Graduated
Name, “Thesis Title”, Date Graduated
Name, “Thesis Title”, Date Graduated
Name of University, Location May 200X to Aug 200X
Teaching Assistant, Department
• Highlight important projects, duties, skills, and responsibilities following a
consistent grammatical style
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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Add this section if you have any other work experience besides research and teaching.
Position, Name of Institution, Location 200X
• Skill/Accomplishment/Project
• Skill/Accomplishment/Project
PUBLICATIONS
List your publications in reverse chronological order. Use an acceptable reference
format commonly used in your field. Group your publications into different categories if
you have a sufficient number to do so.
H-index:
Include with which organization e.g. Google, Scopus, Web of Science etc.
Books
Lastname, F.M., Book Title, Location: Publisher, 2008.
Journal Publications
Lastname, F.M., Lastname, F.M., and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” Journal
Name, vol. 1, no. 3, 2008, pp. 503-509.
Lastname, F.M., Lastname, F.M., and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” Journal
Name, vol. 1, no. 3, 2008, pp. 503-509.
Journal Papers Accepted
Lastname, F.M., Lastname, F.M., and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” To be
published in: Journal Name.
Lastname, F.M., Lastname, F.M., and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” To be
published in: Journal Name.
Journal Papers in Review
Lastname, F.M., Lastname, F.M., and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” Submitted
to: Name of Journal.
Lastname, F.M., Lastname, F.M., and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” Submitted
to: Name of Journal.
Conference Papers
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(Peer-Reviewed)
Lastname, F.M. and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” Proceedings of Conference
Name, Nov. 17-18, 2008, PAPERID-000000, pp. 503-509.
Lastname, F.M. and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” Proceedings of Conference
Name, Nov. 17-18, 2008, PAPERID-000000, pp. 503-509.
(Abstract-Reviewed)
Lastname, F.M. and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” Proceedings of Conference
Name, Nov. 17-18, 2008, PAPERID-000000, pp. 503-509.
Lastname, F.M. and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” Proceedings of Conference
Name, Nov. 17-18, 2008, PAPERID-000000, pp. 503-509.
Conference Papers in Review
Lastname, F.M. and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” Proceedings of Conference
Name, Nov. 17-18, 2008, PAPERID-000000, pp. 503-509.
Lastname, F.M. and Lastname, F.M., “Article Title,” Proceedings of Conference
Name, Nov. 17-18, 2008, PAPERID-000000, pp. 503-509.
PATENTS
InventorLastName, F.M., InventorLastName, F.M., “Title of Invention,” Unites States
Patent, No. 0000000.
InventorLastName, F.M., InventorLastName, F.M., “Title of Invention,” Unites States
Patent, No. 0000000.
PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES
Paper Presentation, “Title of Paper,” Name of Conference, Date.
Keynote Address, “Title of Presentation,” Name of Conference, Date.
Workshop, “Title of Presentation,” Name of Workshop, Date.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Seminar or Workshop
Name of Institution, Location, Date
Description: Include a brief description, if necessary.
ABC Certification, Name of Organization], Date
Description: Include a brief description, if necessary.
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Company/Organization, [Position], [Department], Dates
• Skill/Accomplishment/Award/Certification
• Skill/Accomplishment/Award/Certification
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Name of Organization, 200X-Present
Description of role or responsibilities, if applicable.
Name of Organization, 200X-Present
Description of role or responsibilities, if applicable.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Symposium Co-Organizer
Name of Conference, Symposium, Year
Peer-Reviewed Articles for:
• Name of Journal
• Name of Journal
COMMUNITY SERVICE
List here your engagement in scientific citizenship e.g involvement in STEM initiatives,
volunteer programmes, mentorship etc.
Organization
[Title/Position/Duties], [Location], Dates
Organization
[Title/Position/Duties], [Location], Dates
LANGUAGES
List the languages that you know, along with your level of proficiency. Use an
appropriate proficiency scale such as the ACTFL which provides guidelines for Novice,
Intermediate, Advanced, Superior, and Distinguished levels in Listening, Speaking,
Reading, and Writing.
English: Native Language, Intermediate Listener, Novice Speaker, Advanced Reading
and Writing
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
It may be useful to provide a summary of other relevant skills and competences such as
programming, consulting, policy engagement, public speaking etc.
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OTHER
Interests/Hobbies worth noting
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REFERENCES
Dr. Anne Smith, Title
Department Name
Company Name
Mailing Address
Phone: Phone #
Email: email address
Relationship:
Dr. Albert Jones, Title
Department Name
University Name
Mailing Address
Phone: Phone #
Email: email address
Relationship
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Writing the Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose should convince readers– the faculty on the selection
committee– that you have solid achievements behind you that show promise for your
success in graduate study.
Think of the statement of purpose as a composition with four different parts.
Part 1: Introduce yourself, your interests and motivations
Tell them what you’re interested in, and perhaps, what sparked your desire for graduate
study. This should be short and to the point; don’t spend a great deal of time on
autobiography.
Part 2: Summarize your undergraduate and previous graduate career
a) Research you conducted. Indicate with whom, the title of the project, what your
responsibilities were, and the outcome. Write technically, or in the style of your discipline.
Professors are the people who read these statements. b) Important paper or thesis project
you completed, as well as anything scholarly beyond your curricular requirements.
c) Work experience, especially if you had any kind of responsibility for testing, designing,
researching or interning in an area similar to what you wish to study in graduate school.
Part 3: Discuss the relevance of your recent and current activities
If you graduated and worked prior to returning to grad school, indicate what you’ve been
doing: company or non-profit, your work/design team, responsibilities, what you learned.
You can also indicate here how this helped you focus your graduate studies.
Part 4: Elaborate on your academic interests
Here you indicate what you would like to study in graduate school in enough detail to
convince the faculty that you understand the scope of research in their discipline, and are
engaged with current research themes.
a) Indicate the area of your interests. Ideally, pose a question, define a problem, or
indicate a theme that you would like to address, and questions that arise from
contemporary research. This should be an ample paragraph!
b) Look on the web for information about departments you’re interested in, including
professors and their research. Are there professors whose research interests parallel
yours? If so, indicate this.
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Check the specific program; many may require you to name a professor or professors
with whom you might work.
c) End your statement in a positive manner, indicating your excitement and readiness for
the challenges ahead of you.
Essential Tips 1. What the admissions committee will read between the lines: self-
motivation, competence, potential as a graduate student. 2. Emphasize everything from
a positive perspective and write in an active, not a passive voice. .
3. Demonstrate everything by example; don’t say directly that you’re a persistent person,
show it
4. If there is something important that happened to you that affected your grades, such
as poverty, illness, or excessive work, state it. Write it affirmatively, showing your
perseverance despite obstacles. You can elaborate more in your personal statement.
5. Make sure everything is linked with continuity and focus. 6. Unless the specific program
says otherwise, be concise; an ideal essay should say everything it needs to with brevity.
Approximately 500 to 1000 well-selected words (1-2 single space pages in 12 point font)
is better than more words with less clarity and poor organization.
Copyright- Berkeley Graduate Division
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Scholarships in Asia
A. Korean Government scholarship
Benefits
The Korean Government Scholarship (GKS) will provide selected candidates with the
following benefits:
Airfare: Actual cost;
Resettlement Allowance: KRW 200,000;
Living Allowance: Under graduate: KRW 800,000; Graduate: KRW 1000,000.
Medical Insurance: KRW 20,000 (per month);
Language Courses: KRW 800,000 per quarter;
Tuition Fees: Actual cost (No more than 5 million KRW per semester);
Award for Excellent Korean Language Proficiency: KRW 100,000;
Research Support: KRW 210,000 – 240,000 (per semester);
Printing Costs (Dissertation): KRW 500,000 – 800,000;
Completion Grant: KRW 100,000 (Once).
Eligibility
To apply for the Global Korean Scholarship (GKS), applicants must meet criteria below:
Both an applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of their country of origin.
Applicants should not hold Korean citizenship.
Applicants should have adequate health, both mentally and physically, to stay in a
foreign country for a long time.
Should be under 25 years of age at the date of entrance. (Undergraduate)
Should be under 40 years of age at the date of entrance. (Graduate)
Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of all elementary, middle, high
school courses by the date of arrival. (Undergraduate)
Possess a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80% from the last educational
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Application period and mode of application
September for Undergraduate, Feb-March for graduate
University or embassy nomination
Check www.studyinkorea.go.kr for more
B. Chinese government scholarship
Scholarship Benefits
Benefits
- Tuition waiver;
- Free accommodation on campus or subsidized outside campus
- Stipend: Granted in accordance with the relevant standard
Undergrad Program CSC Scholarship: CNY 2500 RMB Monthly Stipend
Master Program Students CSC Scholarship: CNY 3000 RMB Monthly Stipend,
Doctoral Program Students CSC Scholarship: CNY 3500 RMB Monthly Stipend
Comprehensive Medical Insurance.
Note: For more detailed information, please view web page of Introduction to Chinese
Government Scholarships at website of CSC .
Categories of Applicants and Duration of the Scholarship.
Doctoral Degree Students: 3-4 academic years
Master's Degree Students: 2-3 academic years
Note: Applicants who apply for courses instructed in Chinese must have a good command
of Chinese language. If their Chinese proficiency have not reached the requirement of
our institution for professional learning (refer to section III below), they are required to
take one-year remedial Chinese language courses and pass the relevant test prior to the
studies in their specialties. For those who take the one-year remedial Chinese language
courses, the duration of the scholarship will be extended correspondingly.
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When and How to Apply
Application deadline: March 31st
Applicants can submit the application materials to the Chinese consular of their respective
countries or apply via University track.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.
2. Applicants must NOT be registered students in Chinese universities at the time of
application or graduates from Chinese universities whose graduation is less than one
year ago.
3. Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for doctoral degree studies must be under the age of 40 and have master's
degree.
- Applicants for master's degree studies must be under the age of 35 and have bachelor's
degree
4. Applicants should have a competitive academic record.
5. Applicants should have strong scientific research ability.
6. Applicants should not be beneficiaries of any other scholarships.
7. Language proficiency requirements:
4. Highest degree certificate, which must be original documents or notarized copies. If
applicants are university students, they must also provide an official pre-graduation
certificate showing their student status and stating expected graduation date. Documents
in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations
in Chinese or English.
5. Academic transcripts, which must be original documents or notarized copies.
Applicants for master's degree studies need to provide their undergraduate transcripts,
and those for doctoral degree studies need to provide their undergraduate and graduate
transcripts. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with
notarized translations in Chinese or English.
6. Photocopies of language (Chinese or English) proficiency certificates. Applicants for
Chinese-instructed programs must provide the photocopy of HSK certificate. Applicants
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for English-instructed programs must provide the certificate of TOEFL or IELTS test
score. (Not required for English native speakers)
7. Personal statement, in Chinese or English, should include study and work experience,
reasons for application and study proposal. No less than 1500 words.
8. Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors, in Chinese
or English. (Professors’ contact phone number and email address must be put on the
letter)
9. Published academic papers or other academic achievements. (if applicable)
10. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (filled in English). The original
copy should be kept by the applicant. The medical examinations must cover all the items
listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without
the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed
photograph of the applicants are invalid.
11. Professor acceptance letter (optional for some universities)
Check https://www.chinesescholarshipcouncil.com/ for more
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C. Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) scholarship program
The ANSO Scholarship provides young students/scholars who are non-Chinese citizens
an opportunity to pursue postgraduate education at the colleges or schools of the
University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese
Academy of Sciences (UCAS) or institutes of CAS around China. It consists of 2
programs: the master program and the PhD program. Every year, up to 200 master
students and 300 PhD students from all over the world will be sponsored to study in CAS.
Awardees will receive a monthly stipend from CAS through USTC/UCAS.
General conditions
Applicants must:
Not hold Chinese citizenship;
Provide proof of proficiency of English or Chinese language;
For master program applicants: be maximum age of 30 years on 31 December 2020;
For PhD program applicants: be maximum age of 35 years on 31 December 2020;
Meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC/UCAS;
Not take up other assignments during the period of his/her scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits
-Master awardees will receive a monthly stipend of RMB 3000,
-PhD awardees will receive a monthly stipend of RMB 6000 or RMB 7000 depending on
whether he/she has passed the qualification test arranged by USTC/UCAS for all doctoral
candidates after admission.
-All the awardees will also be provided with health insurance as well as tuition and
application fee waivers.
-A certain amount of travel subsidy from their home countries to China will be provided to
the awardees in order to begin the scholarship in China (one trip only per person).
- Any scholarship awardee on site in China, the host country, at the time of application
will NOT be eligible for any travel subsidy.
Eligibility
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Please check the ANSO page for more details
http://www.anso.org.cn/programmes/talent/scholarship/201904/t20190429_485616.html
MEXT scholarship
The MEXT scholarship is comprehensive scholarship sponsored by the government of
Japan, in which Japanese universities recommend individual applicants to the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (known as the
"Monbukagakusho" in Japanese or by its English.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship, an applicant
must:
Have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with the Japanese
government. Applicants who have Japanese nationality are not eligible.
Have been born on or after April 2, 1985 (2020 applicants).
Be in both good physical and mental health.
Be willing to newly acquire a student visa and newly enter Japan for the purpose of
study upon receipt of the scholarship.
Have a CGPA equal to or higher than 2.30 out of 3.00 for most recent two years of
formal study.
Meet or exceed the academic and linguistic ability requirements established by MEXT.
Scholarship Benefits:
Monthly Allowance: JPY 143,000-145,000 (based on 2019 figures. The amount is subject
to change according to budgetary constraints and cost of goods.
Tuition: Students will be exempted from paying tuition fees while under scholarship.
Travel: (to Japan): Students will be provided a one-way, economy-class ticket
Travel to the airport in their home country and travel within Japan are at the expense of
the student. Travel must originate from the student’s home country
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Students who leave Japan during the month of completing their scholarship-sponsored
studies will be provided an economy-class ticket from the international airport closest to
the international airport closest to their home.
Application period and mode of application
Embassy and university track
Each Embassy (for the Embassy-recommended MEXT Scholarship Application) and
University (for the University-recommended MEXT Scholarship Application) sets its own
application period and deadline.
For the Embassies, application information is typically available around April and the
deadlines are around late May or early June. (Note: your scholarship would not start
until April or October of the following year).
https://www.mext.go.jp/en/policy/education/highered/title02/detail02/sdetail02/1373897.
htm
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