Researcher Template: Publications and Research Projects

A researcher is judged on output: publications, funded projects, peer review, conferences. This template gives publications the lead in one consistent format and separates projects from funding — mixing them makes the record hard to assess.

The steps

1. Start with your research details: specialism, institution, researcher identifier if you have one
2. Add publications newest first, in a single citation style
3. Add research projects with the funder, your role and the duration
4. Add peer review, conferences and awards
5. Link your research profile in the page header so the reader can verify the record

Practical tips

• Clearly separate peer-reviewed work from the rest — research readers look for that first
• State your role on each project: principal or co-investigator, which sets the weight of your contribution
• With many publications, list the most recent and significant and link to the full list

Common mistakes to avoid

• Mixing articles, conference talks and abstracts into one list, which obscures the real output
• Omitting funding and peer review, which signal standing as much as publications do

Frequently asked questions

How many publications should I list?

The most recent and most relevant to the post — ten to fifteen — plus a link to the full list. A long list is spent on the first screening pass.

Should I include unpublished projects?

Yes if they were funded or produced something tangible; unfinished projects with no output do not help the assessment.

Links for this guide

• See the researcher template
• Or the scientist template