Free Academic CV Template

A free academic cv template made for researchers, lecturers and graduate school applicants. Edit it online and download a PDF or Word file with no signup or watermark.

Quick answer: This is the Academic CV Template, preselected in the free Kloora CV Maker. Fill in your details, change colors and fonts, and download your CV as a PDF, Word file or plain text. Nothing is uploaded and there is no watermark.

1. Template and design

Template

Accent colour

Page colour

Text colour

Font

Font size:

Line spacing:

Page margins:

Photo shape

2. Personal details

Full name

Job title

Phone

City, country

Links (LinkedIn, portfolio)

Photo (optional, many countries prefer none)

Professional summary

3. Work experience

4. Education

5. Skills, languages, certificates

Skills (separate with commas) Languages (separate with commas) Certificates and awards (one per line)

6. Projects

7. Section order and visibility

Open backup

Your CV is saved in this browser only and never uploaded. In the print window choose Save as PDF and turn off headers and footers. Free, no watermark.

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How to use Academic CV Template

Check the template that is already selected, or pick another.
Enter your details, jobs, education and skills.
Adjust colors, fonts and spacing and check the live preview.
Download your CV as PDF, Word or plain text.

Features

Free, no signup and no watermark
PDF, Word and plain text download
Live preview and color control
Your data stays in your browser

What to include in this academic cv template

List publications, conferences and grants in their own sections.
Add teaching experience and supervised students.
Use a standard citation style.
Longer than two pages is normal for academic CVs.

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Browse all templates in the CV Maker, check your score with the ATS CV Checker, or write a matching cover letter.

Frequently asked questions

Is this academic cv template free?

Yes. It is free with no signup, no watermark and no download limit.

Who is this template best for?

It works best for researchers, lecturers and graduate school applicants.

Can I download it as PDF and Word?

Yes. You can download PDF, Word or a plain text version for online forms.

Will it work with applicant tracking systems?

Use the plain text download or an ATS template for large companies. This design is best for human readers and smaller employers.

Is my information private?

Yes. Everything runs in your browser and your CV data stays on your device.

Is the Academic CV Template free?

Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.