Tri-agency CV

The three federal granting agencies, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), have collaborated to develop a new CV template for funding opportunities. The narrative style format of this CV has been designed to better capture the diverse contributions of applicants.

This CV template aims to support researchers in showcasing their unique contributions while advancing equity, diversity and excellence in Canadian research, per CIHR’s commitment in its Research Excellence Framework.

Key features of the tri-agency CV

• Enables applicants’ flexibility to demonstrate their research narrative. 
• Values diverse research outputs, from publications to societal impacts.
• Supports detailed descriptions of career trajectories and mentorship roles.

The tri-agency CV includes three sections:

1. Personal statement: highlighting the applicant’s relevant expertise, research impact, leadership qualities, and lived experiences, offering insight into their professional narrative and achievements.
2. Most significant contributions and experiences: demonstrating the applicant’s key contributions or experiences to demonstrate their impact, significance, and role in advancing their field, spanning research outputs like publications, community engagement, creative works, and societal contributions.
3. Supervisory and mentorship activities: highlighting the applicants’ efforts in mentoring and training future generations, emphasizing their role in creating inclusive environments, delivering training, providing mentorship, and supporting the development of others through diverse and impactful activities.

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Date modified:

2025-04-15