{"blyg":"0.3","id":"2gvd17rdyvj28pbz6z2dyhtfcc","kind":"thread","origin":"https://blyg.aneeshsathe.com/","page":"t/2gvd17rdyvj28pbz6z2dyhtfcc/","author":{"name":"Aneesh Sathe","url":"https://blyg.aneeshsathe.com/"},"created":"2026-09-25T20:55:25Z","updated":"2026-09-25T20:55:40Z","version":1,"content_md":"Narrative CVs as a Protocol\n\nThe wonderful Harini Nagendra on the [Seen and Unseen](https://seenunseen.in/episodes/2026/9/7/episode-452-harini-nagendra-is-woolgathering-and-ground-truthing/) podcast mentioned the idea of narrative CVs to better gauge scientists rather than the h-index type metrics. \n\n[Résumé for Research and Innovation (R4RI): guidance](https://www.ukri.org/publications/resume-for-research-and-innovation-r4ri-template/)\n\nIn collaboration with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) mandates this narrative CV template as a comprehensive replacement for traditional CVs and resumes across its research grant and funding applications.Instead of a static list of chronological roles or a list of publications, the R4RI is a narrative-driven document designed to provide a more descriptive, rounded look at an applicant's real-world impact.\n\n*The 4 Core Modules of R4RI*\n\nWhen completing an application for a UKRI-Defra Funding Opportunity, your traditional resume is replaced by a template structured around four primary pillars:\n\n- Module 1: Contributions to the generation of new ideas, tools, methodologies, or knowledge: Focuses on research outputs, datasets, software, and how you communicated these ideas.\n- Module 2: The development of others and maintenance of effective working relationships: Highlights mentoring, team support, and leadership roles.\n- Module 3: Contributions to the wider research and innovation community: Details peer reviewing, committee work, and field-specific contributions.\n- Module 4: Contributions to broader research or innovation users and audiences and towards wider societal benefit: Documents public benefit, commercial utility, and policy impacts.\n\n*Key Strategic Rules for Your Submission*\n- No Bibliometric Rankings: In alignment with DORA principles, referencing h-indices or journal impact factors is prohibited.\n- Team Focus and Length: The R4RI can be a collaborative document for the entire team and is strictly limited to around two sides of A4 or 1,000 words.","content_html":"<p>Narrative CVs as a Protocol</p>\n<p>The wonderful Harini Nagendra on the <a href=\"https://seenunseen.in/episodes/2026/9/7/episode-452-harini-nagendra-is-woolgathering-and-ground-truthing/\">Seen and Unseen</a> podcast mentioned the idea of narrative CVs to better gauge scientists rather than the h-index type metrics.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ukri.org/publications/resume-for-research-and-innovation-r4ri-template/\">Résumé for Research and Innovation (R4RI): guidance</a></p>\n<p>In collaboration with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK Department for Environment, Food &amp; Rural Affairs (Defra) mandates this narrative CV template as a comprehensive replacement for traditional CVs and resumes across its research grant and funding applications.Instead of a static list of chronological roles or a list of publications, the R4RI is a narrative-driven document designed to provide a more descriptive, rounded look at an applicant's real-world impact.</p>\n<p><em>The 4 Core Modules of R4RI</em></p>\n<p>When completing an application for a UKRI-Defra Funding Opportunity, your traditional resume is replaced by a template structured around four primary pillars:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Module 1: Contributions to the generation of new ideas, tools, methodologies, or knowledge: Focuses on research outputs, datasets, software, and how you communicated these ideas.</li>\n<li>Module 2: The development of others and maintenance of effective working relationships: Highlights mentoring, team support, and leadership roles.</li>\n<li>Module 3: Contributions to the wider research and innovation community: Details peer reviewing, committee work, and field-specific contributions.</li>\n<li>Module 4: Contributions to broader research or innovation users and audiences and towards wider societal benefit: Documents public benefit, commercial utility, and policy impacts.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Key Strategic Rules for Your Submission</em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>No Bibliometric Rankings: In alignment with DORA principles, referencing h-indices or journal impact factors is prohibited.</li>\n<li>Team Focus and Length: The R4RI can be a collaborative document for the entire team and is strictly limited to around two sides of A4 or 1,000 words.</li>\n</ul>\n","content_hash":"sha256:59745300e91abc79ef1f92fdb92400401f5799e0fd5d1224f5119ab5c898728f","media":[],"transclusions":[],"changelog":[{"version":1,"at":"2026-09-25T20:55:40Z","note":null}]}