A section-by-section guide written specifically for geoscience PhD and postdoc applications — with real examples, dos and don'ts, and fellowship deadlines.
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CV sections covered
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Top fellowships listed
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Major conferences
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Research Experience, Publications, Grants, Skills — with real examples and fellowship deadlines.
A geoscience academic CV has no page limit. It is a living document that grows throughout your career. Never truncate publications, presentations, or awards to fit a page limit — that is what industry résumés are for.
Academic CV
No page limit
All publications listed
All presentations listed
Full education history
Teaching + mentoring included
Used for PhD/postdoc/faculty apps
Industry Résumé
1–2 pages max
Select 2–3 key papers
Skills section prominent
GPA optional
Quantified impact bullets
Used for industry/govt jobs
→Geoscience faculty expect a CV even for PhD applications at many R1 universities. Check the application portal carefully — some ask for a "résumé or CV" but mean an academic CV.
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