IMPORTANT TOURIST CENTRES IN SOUTH AFRICA

LIMPOPO
South Africa's tourist friendly Limpopo Province was originally named Northern Transvaal.The name was changed to Northern Province and was thereafter changed to Limpopo Province at the turn of the century. Both of the first two names were chosen because this is the most northern province in South Africa. The new name was chosen because the Limpopo River is a prominent feature throughout the province. This vast area is jam-packed with many interesting things to do, places to see and is best known for the game farms and reserves that beautify this lovely bushveld-rich province. The summers in Limpopo, South Africa have above average summer temperatures, and a very comfortable moderate temperature for the rest of the year. Limpopo Province is a highly sought after tourist destination, in particular because of the many exclusive and luxurious private Game Farms and Game reserves, where one is assured of seeing the "Big 5" - Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Accommodation in Limpopo ranges from affordable B&B accommodation, more upmarket B&B's and Guest Houses, to Very exclusive Game lodges and Reserves. In fact, there is accommodation on offer to suit every pocket. Capmsites abound, as do backpacker's camps. There are many and varied activities and things to do in Limpopo. Hunting Safaris are particularly popular in Limpopo, as are game viewing safaris, fishing, including trout fishing, hiking, wilderness routes, and of course, the ever-popular golfing. One of tha main attractions in Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Province is undoubtably Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, along with the Hoedspruit Research and Breeding Centre for Endangered Species where more than 70 cheetahs and the "Painted Wolf" or Cape Hunting Dog, a Vulture Restaurant and other rare animals can be seen. There is also the artists and wilderness routes. See Places to See for further information. All of these activities and places of interest make Limpopo the ideal tourist destination in South Africa. The town of Phalaborwa in Limpopo, South Africa is situated within walking distance of the Phalaborwa entrance to the Kruger National Park, a great tourist destination. Phalaborwa forms an ideal base from which to explore this famous national game reserve, with the comfort of many accommodation options and a small shopping mall for convenience. Phalaborwa, South Africa, is often referred to as the town with two summers due to the fact that it never really gets cold there, even in winter. So for a tourist destination this is a "must see". Tourists can visit here all year round without having to pack their heavy coats! The Olifants river winds its way past Phalaborwa trough the Klasserie Nature Reserve (an area of 62 500ha) and into the Kruger National Park. The small charming traditional 'boere' town of Louis Trichardt now called Makhado in Limpopo, South Africa is nestled close to the Soutpansberg (Salt Pan Mountain). This is South Africa's most northern mountain range and this rugged terrain is filled with a famous tourist attraction - the giant baobab trees. The Soutpansberg mountain range at Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 130km long and is so named because of the large salt pan situated on the western slopes. The highest point, called Lajuma is home to scores of eagles, falcons and other predatory bird species. Another tourist attraction to these mountains is the fact that these mountains are home to the largest concentration of leopard that can be found - in the world! Musina, Limpopo is the most northerly town in South Africa and is close to the Great North road and the border post to Zimbabwe and thus, the rest of Africa! The rich copper fields in the North Country ultimately led to the founding and growth of Musina (then called Messina – the Afrikaans spelling). In Prehistoric times the Musina African tribe discovered the copper and called it Musina, in their language this word meant ‘spoiler'. The Musina tribe thought copper to be a poor substitute to Iron hence the name! It was rediscovered in the 20 th Century by prospectors. Today Musina, South Africa is the centre of a large iron ore, semi-precious stone, diamond, coal, graphite, magnetite and copper mining area. Thabazimbi is situated in the North West corner of Limpopo, South Africa. Thabazimbi is named after the exceptionally lucrative iron ore that was found in the area in 1919. The word Thabazimbi literally means Mountain Of Iron in a local language.The area around Thabazimbi, Limpopo was predominantly used for cattle farming and had a high standing in South Africa's beef industry. Not far from Thabazimbi is the town of Lephalale (Ellisras), Limpopo where you will find the world largest dry cooled power station called Matimba. Other tourist attractions include the Art Weekend at Thandanani and some of the most fascinating San Artwork to be seen in South Africa. If you are looking for hunting safaris, big 5 professional hunters, bowhunting, hunting outfitters, hunting farms, game farms or game outfitters, Limpopo Province in South Africa is the place to see. One of South Africas most tourist friendly towns is Tzaneen (Tzaneen is derived from the word 'tsaneng' which means 'come together' in an African Language) and is situated in the foothills of the impressive Wolkberg (Cloud Mountain). A must see for all Tourists as it is a gem of a tourist destination. Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa is a subtropical paradise with indigenous and exotic plants and forms the heart of the Valley of the Olifants region. Tzaneen is the second largest town in the Limpopo province of South Africa and Tzaneen is seen as the 'capital' of the lovely Letaba District which are more than 20 00 square kilometers of tropical and subtropical farming in the Letsitele River Valley - a real tourist destination with a great variety of accommodation. The Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa area is where the Shangaans and the Sotho people originated and their ethnic cultures and lifestyles are shown in a living Museum in Tzaneen, South Africa, on the Hans Merensky Nature Reserve. The Hans Merensky Nature Reserve is an ideal Tourist rendezvous point that offers accommodation and lots of information on Limpopo.This is a destination that suites all tastes and pockets with an impressive range of accommodation, several that have brought particular honour to the region through their national awards for excellence. Did you know that the name Modimolle means 'Place of the Spirits" and that the original name of this place in Limpopo was Nylstroom, called thus after some Voortrekkers came across the north-flowing river and mistook the river for the Nile River in Egypt. The fact that there is a pyramid shaped hill close by only served to strengthen this misconception. Modimolle, Limpopo, South Africa, was previously known as Nylstroom and is a charming town which serves as the commercial centre of the Waterberg. Modimolle's landmark is a solitary hill named Kranskop. This is the reason for the new name of this town in Limpopo, as this hill is revered to as Modimolle hill by the African people in the area. The Anglo-Boer war concentration camp was established in Nylstroom /Modimolle, South Africa in 1901.Hoedspruit in Limpopo, South Africa borders on the Kruger National Park and is known as the 'Valley of the Olifants' Hoedspruit used to be a small and comparatively unspoiled tourism and agriculturally orientated town in the centre of the lowveld. The Hoedspruit area in South Africa encompasses the middle reaches of the Olifants River with its major tributaries, the Letaba, Shingwedzi, Blyde, Mohlapitse, Ga-Selati, Timbavati and Klasserie Rivers and makes a great tourist destination. Hoedspruit is an area offering most tourist attractions such as, rich wildlife, scenery, mountains, rivers, dams, archaeology, cultural and ethnic attractions and important sites associated with the history of the region. Bela Bela / Warmbaths, South Africa was originally named Warmbad, but has now been renamed. This town in Limpopo derived the name Bela Bela from the Tswana language and can be loosely translated as ‘boiling-boiling'. A natural spring providing 22 000 liters of therapeutic water at 50°C is obvious fact to the name Bela Bela as it was named in the early 19 th Century by the Tswana tribes that encountered this phenomenon. It was only in the 1870's that the Transvaal Government decided to buy the land to build a resort and support the township in the area. Bela Bela now offers many types of accommodation, recreation and extreme sports. Last but definitely not least is the City of Polokwane in Limpopo, South Africa which serves as the capital of Limpopo, South Africa and is a definite must see for the tourist as it boasts numerous attractions and activities as well as serving as the economic center for the total area of South Africa, north of Gauteng. In 1884 this land (Polokwane, South Africa) was made available for settlement by the ZAR (Zuid Afrikaanshe Republiek) and was named Pietersburg in honor of the revered Voortrekker leader General Pieter Jacobus Joubert and was proclaimed in 1886. This city has enjoyed a hundred and twenty years of prosperity and has grown rapidly due to its geographical location. The city of Pietersburg was one of the first places in South Africa to change its name after the fall of ‘Apartheid' to Polokwane, which in the local language translates to ‘Place of Safety'.
MPUMALANGA

One of South Africa's major tourist destinations is found in the South African Province of Mpumalanga, which means 'Place where the sun rises', and is bordered by Mozambique and Swaziland in the east, and Gauteng in the west. Mpumalanga in South Africa is a sought after tourist destination, abounding in accommodation establishments, places to see, and things to do. Its many tourist attractions and places to see include the Kruger National Park, the Sudwala Caves, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Pilgrim's Rest and the Panorama Route - a place of great scenic beauty. This website provides information on Mpumalanga accommodation and tourist destinations within the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. There are many, many things to do in Mpumalanga, including adventure activities, hiking, camping, white water rafting, bungi jumping, the Big Swing - all offered within the Panorama route of Mpumalanga. Each of the towns listed above have their own unique tourist destinations and tourist activities. Nelspruit houses the Sudwala caves, is close to the Kruger National Park and has an abundance of curio shops and business sector. Scenic Sabie and Graskop are the gateway to the Long Tom Pass, with its fascinating history of the Anglo/Boer wars and surrounding battlefields. Dullstroom offers the Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre, Malelane is the gateway to Mozambique. Barberton and Pilgrim's Rest offer the history of the gold rush in South Africa, while each of the towns in this site cater for all tourist requirements with regards to accommodation in Mpumalanga - be it a bed and breakfast accommodation, a Game Farm experience, Hotel accommodation, Guest Lodge or self-catering accommodation. They cater for tourists, locals, businessmen, backpackers, holiday makers and family groups: ranging from budget accommodation to ultra-luxury accommodation. There is something for everyone!
Mpumalanga South Africa falls mainly within the Grassland Biome. The Escarprnent and the Lowveld form a transitional zone between this grassland area and the Savannah Biome. Long sweeps of undulating grasslands abruptly change to the thickly forested ravines and cascading waterfalls of the escarpment, only to change again to present the subtropical wildlife splendour of the Lowveld. The escarpment and the Lowveld have always been popular tourist attractions. Now that new borders have been drawn for this province, only the southern, albeit most popular, part of the Kruger National Park is within this province.
The area is crisscrossed by a network of excellent roads and railway connections, making it highly accessible to the tourist. Because of its popularity as a tourist destination, Mpumalanga is also well served by a number of small airports.
The Kruger National Park will, however, remain an untouched unit, a province for wildlife on its own. This is a huge tourist attraction for overseas tourists. Kruger National Park in South Africa's province of Mpumalanga occupies most of Mpumalanga's and Northern Province's borders with Mozambique, and covers over 20 000 square kilometers - an area the size of Whales or Massachusetts. Kruger National Park is the easiest African game park to drive around in on your own; staying at one of Kruger NationalPark's many well-run rest camps. On its western border lie a number of private reserves, offering alternate accommodation to the Kruger National Park, with well-informed rangers conducting safaris in open vehicles. Accommodation in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is mostly of a very high standard. If you are looking for B and B accommodation, or self-cateringaccommodation, especially for longer stays, this is the place to be, while you explore some of the many and variedtourist destinations.There is an abundance of tourist attractions in South Africa, many of which are situated in Mpumalanga South Africa. Adventure holidays and entertainment abound in Mpumalang's towns surrounding the magnificent Panorama Route. Scenic tours, day trips and overnight stays in the Kruger National Park are easily arraged through tour operators in the Mpumalanga Province. Each town on Mpumalanga Happenings website has a fascinating history, whether it is about the Gold Rush in Barberton and Pilgrim's Rest, or about the Anglo/British wars, or the amazing hardships and obstacles that beset the leaders of the Great Trek.
Mpumalanga Province of South Africa is situated mainly on the high plateau grasslands of the Middleveld, which roll eastwards for hundreds of kilometres. In the north-east it rises towards mountain peaks and then terminates in an immense and breathtaking escarpment. In places this escarpment plunges hundreds of metres down to the low-lying area known as the Lowveld. Mpumalanga is located on the South of Northern Province, East of Gauteng, North West of KwaZulu Natal, West of Swaziland and Mozambique.
Nelspruit is the legislative capital of the province. This town is the administrative and business centre of the Lowveld and provides a perfect base from which to explore the province. Witbank is the centre of the local coal-mining industry; Standerton, in the south, is renowned for its large dairy industry; Piet Retief in the south-east is a production area for tropical fruit and sugar; while a large sugar industry is also found at Malelane in the east. Ermelo is the district in South Africa which produces the most wool; Barberton is one of the oldest gold-mining towns in South Africa; and Sabie is situated in the forestry heartland of the country. The green gold of Sabie and Graskop provides a large part of the country's total requirement for forestry products. These forestry plantations are also an ideal backdrop for ecotourism opportunities, with a variety of popular hiking trails, myriad water-falls, patches of indigenous forest and a variety of nature reserves. The biggest of these is the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, where God's Window provides unforgettable vistas of the Lowveld. An oasis is provided by the mineral springs at Badplaas. Chrissiesmeer is the largest natural freshwater lake in South Africa. It is famous for its large variety of aquatic birds, especially flamingos. The Sudwala Caves, deep in the dolomite rocks of the surrounding mountains, is a worth- while tourist stop. This evergreen comer of the country has enormous tourism potential.
The Panorama Route, one of the scenic highlights of any tour through South Africa, proceeds along the escarpment. In the expanse of the Lowveld lies the Kruger National Park, the world's biggest game reserve. The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga includes some magnificent tourist destinations, such as: The Bourke's Luck Potholes, The Sudwala Caves, God's Window, The Three Sisters, Pilgrim's Rest (with its historical restored buildings filled with curios of the highest quality, as well as the history of the Gold Rush in South Africa), The Lydenburg Heads as well as a variety of Trout Farms and Trout Fishing venues. The Panorama Route is a must for all tourists to Mpumalanga Province.
MOZAMBIQUE
HISTORY; see also Maputo Bay and Surrounds
The first inhabitants of Mozambique were of the Khoisani people, viz. San hunter gatherers. The Nguni (Bantu) people migrated southwards, from the north of Africa,crossing the Zambezi River valley, which was a major barrier, and down the coastal plain during the first millennium of the Christian era viz. the first to the fourth centuries AD. They then gradually spread into the plateau and coastal areas of South Eastern Africa.This migration was mainly confined to the east of the 600mm rainfall line and they were farmers and herders as well being of the iron age, using metal tools and implements.Today most of Mozambique's indigenous peoples are of this Nguni origin. Mozambique had an established Arab presence by the 10th century. Coastal trade was at first dominated by Arabs and Persians, who had established settlements as far south as Mozambique Island. Mozambique was in fact named after the Arab sheik on Mozambique Island called "Musa Bin Biki" when Vasco de Gama first landed there in 1498. de Gama was the first European to reach Mozambique. The Arabs traded with these Bantu-speaking people, mainly in ivory, gold and slaves, (Black Gold) supplied by kingdoms in the interior hinterland. In time intermarriage between these two groups gave rise to the Swahili culture which is still dominant in the Eastern African coastal areas down to northern Mozambique.One of the oldest and most southerly of these trading groups, was the Kingdom of Mwene Mutapa (Monomatapo) with it's capital at Great Zimbabwe. These are the ancestors of the Shona people. This empire extended south from the Zambesi River incorporating the Save River down to the Limpopo River, and then eastwards to the coast. The main outlets to the sea were at Sofala, south of Beira and at Mozambique Island further north.The first European to reach Mozambique was Vasco da Gama after he had rounded the Southern tip of Africa in 1498. He had thus opened up the trade route from Europe to India. Portugal became the dominant trading power of the East Coast of Africa, by conquering the Arab trading settlements and it monopolised the Indian Ocean trading routes for two centuries until they were defeated by the Omani Arabs at the end of the 17th century.The Portuguese made Mozambique Island their headquarters until they changed it to Delagoa Bay, which became Lourenco Marques and now Maputo in 1897. For further history of Delagoa Bay, Lourenco Marques and now Maputo, refer to "Maputo Bay and Surrounds". The first Portuguese fort built in Mozambique was at Sofala to protect their gold trade route. A settlement was also built at Quelimane north of the Zambesi River. The Zambesi River became the main trade route with forts and trading posts at Tete and Sena on the banks of the river, trading for gold ivory and slaves in exchange for European trade goods, like beads and tools and cloths.In the 1600s Portuguese traders and retired soldiers seized large areas of land in the Zambesi Valley and established what was known as Prazos or agricultural estates, using slave labour or forced local communities to supply workers. These "Prazeros" as they were known became very wealthy and dominated the area as independant powers for 300 years. The Prazos were stopped in the early 1900s.
Mozambique, formally also known as Portuguese East Africa, became a Portuguese colony in 1505, becoming an overseas province of Portugal in 1951.
CAPE TOWN
The Cape Colony of the future South Africa was established by the Dutch East India Company (not by the Netherlands, as is often mistakenly presumed) in 1652, with the founding of Cape Town. It was subsequently occupied in 1795, and finally just taken in 1806 by the British - the period immediately before and during the Napoleonic Wars. It was coextensive with the later Cape Province, stretching from the Atlantic coast inland and eastward along the southern coast, constituting about half of modern South Africa: the final eastern boundary, after several wars against the Xhosa, stood at the Fish River. In the north, the Orange River, also known as the Gariep River, served for a long time as the boundary, although some land between the river and the southern boundary of Botswana was later added to it.The history of Cape Colony started in 1652 with the founding of Cape Town by Dutch commander Jan van Riebeeck, working for the Dutch East India Company, known in Dutch as the "Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie" (VOC).
Napoléon occupied the Seven Provinces of the Netherlands in 1795, or the mother country of the Dutch East India Company. This prompted Great Britain to occupy the territory in 1795 as a tactic in the Napoleonic Wars. The Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie transferred its territories and claims to the Batavian Republic in 1798 and ceased to exist in 1799. Improving relations between Great Britain and Napoleonic France, and its vassal state the Batavian Republic, led the British to hand Cape Colony over to the Batavian Republic in 1803 (under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens).
In 1806, the Cape, now nominally controlled by the Batavian Republic, was occupied again by the British in the Battle of Blaauwberg. The temporary peace between Britain and Napoleonic France had crumbled into open hostilities, whilst Napoleon had been strengthening his influence on the Batavian Republic (which Napoleon would subsequently abolish later the same year). The British hoped to keep Napoleon out of the Cape, and to control the Far East trade routes.
They set up a British colony on 8 January, 1806. Cape Colony remained under British rule until the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910, when it became the Cape of Good Hope Province, better known as the Cape Province

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[edit] Colleges of Higher Education
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The Academy of Contemporary Music
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Tips: Writing your Curriculum Vitae for Scholarships
What is the Difference between a Curriculum Vitae and a Resume?
For higher education positions, employers frequently want a curriculum vitae (otherwise known as a vita or CV) instead of a resume.
A resume is an individually designed summary (usually one or two pages) of personal, educational, and experience qualifications intended to demonstrate fitness for a particular position or type of position. A resume focuses attention on an individual's strongest qualifications and develops them to fit the specific or general purpose for which the material is provided. (For more in-depth information see the UCS handout "Writing Resumes.")
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There are other audiences that will seek a CV (adapted for that audience and purpose) instead of a resume. For instance, a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry seeking a position as a research scientist in a pharmaceutical company would typically use a vita. A Ph.D. in Economics seeking a position at the Commerce Department would also use a vita. If you are uncertain whether to use a CV, ask yourself “Am I sending this document to other Ph.D.s? Is my Ph.D. required for this position? Is my scholarship relevant for this position?” If the answers to those questions are yes, you are probably going to use a CV, which provides more detail about your academic background than a resume.
Writing your Curriculum Vitae
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a summary of your educational and academic background. Its purpose is to outline your credentials for an academic position, fellowship, or grant. Its length can range from 2-4 pages. Please keep in mind each field has a different standard. Ask the faculty in your department for feedback on your CV.

In applying for an academic position, an applicant is asked to submit a CV along with a Dissertation Abstract, a Statement of Research Interests, and a Statement of Teaching Interests. It is important to present a clear and well-organized application. Your goal is to make the search committee want to interview you.

What to include on your CV:
Primary materials
o Applicant Information
o Education
o Dissertation Title and Advisor
o Awards/Honors/Patents
o Grants/Fellowships
o Research Experience
o Teaching Experience
o Publications and Presentations
o Related Professional Experience
o Languages
o Other- Memberships, Associations, Conferences
o References
Supplementary Materials
o Cover Letter
o Dissertation Abstract
o Statement of Research and Scholarly Interests
o Statement of Teaching Interests
o Course lists
Primary Materials
Applicant Information
Your name should appear on the top of each page. On the first page include your name, address, phone number, fax number, and email address. Page numbers should appear on all pages except for the first. When including your email address consider this communication with an employer to be professional. It is advised to avoid "nick names" or "cute" automatic responses. This also applies for phone messages.
Education
In reverse chronological order list all of your degrees from college on, with the name of the institution and date they were awarded. List the date you expect to receive the degree for the program you are currently in. It is standard to list the name of your advisor and your thesis title.
From this point on you have more latitude in shaping the organization of your CV. You should be guided by your strengths, requirements for the job, and conventions of your discipline.
Honors and Awards (Grants, Fellowships and Patents, etc.)
Place Honors/Awards near the top of the CV (unless you have few, then put later or omit). This is a good place to list research-related and dissertation-supported grants, fellowships, awards and patents. Scientists may create a separate section for "Research Grants", which would probably come later in the CV.
Research Experience
Scientists will briefly describe their postdoctoral, doctoral, and possibly undergraduate research. You should include both substance and techniques employed if relevant. List names of the institution, professor, project, and dates. Along with descriptions note any contribution you made (Some scientists append a "Statement of Research Interests")
Teaching Experience
Where you place this section depends on the target institution (i.e. small teaching college) as well as your strengths as a candidate. The basic information should include: Where, What, When you have taught and your titles i.e. teaching fellow or lecturer.
Publications and Presentations
Where you place this section depends on the strength of your publication record. If substantial, it may come first. If too lengthy or short it can come at the end of the CV or have an additional page. Some candidates will subdivide this category into:
o Publications (if have you enough, you can separate this into Books, Abstracts, Reviews, other publications, etc...). Use standard bibliographic form for publications.
o Papers and Presentations. Include dates/locations with titles of your presentations.
Avoid listing published abstracts in with papers. List Abstracts as a separate section. Otherwise, it gives the impression of "padding."
Related Professional Experience
Use this category for any experience that is related to teaching, research, and administration, i.e. conference organizing, tutoring, and committee work.
Languages
Accurately assess your knowledge level of a language: native, fluent, proficient or working knowledge.
Optional Sections
o Memberships of Professional Organizations
o Scholarly Associations
o Travel or Study Abroad
References
Most academics tend to operate within small informal networks, the names of references will convey significant information to most readers. Most applicants will list their references at the end of their CV. Include:
Full name
Title
Institutional address
Telephone address/email/fax
Three references are expected, but you may add more if their evaluations would add significant information
** make sure your references know they are listed and have a copy of your CV**

Supplementary Materials

In addition to the CV, most academic job applications will contain the following:
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be concise and to the point. Certainly no longer than one page. Simply state why you are applying, why you are interested in the position/school, and your relevant background. Let them know you are appending a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, etc. DO NOT discuss these in the cover letter. Direct them to where they can find the information. Do not bury the information in a three page letter and make them look for it, as they won't. Use your department's letter head and your professional address. Do not use plain paper and your home address-- that's a big red flag (at least in Biology).
Dissertation Abstract
A dissertation abstract is a clear and concise summary of your work, placing it within its scholarly context and noting its contribution to the field. The summary should be comprehensible to people outside your field, but scholarly enough to interest those familiar with your area of expertise (HAVE FACULTY IN AND OUT OF YOUR AREA READ THIS). The summary is typically 1-2 pages appended at the end of your CV and clipped or stapled together with previous pages.
Statement of Research and Scholarly Interests
Scientists are customarily asked to submit a "Statement of Research". This is meant to be a 2-4 page statement of past, current, and future research interests. You should describe your past and present research methodology, lab skills, and results. For the future section, tell the reader what you hope to do for the next 3- 5 years and how you might involve students (undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs) in the work. Normally, this work will follow on the momentum of your own postdoctoral studies, but if it does not (this would be rare) be sure to explain why.
Teaching Interests
A “Statement of Teaching Interests” is typically required as part of the application process for an Assistant Professor position. Tell the reader what you feel competent to teach. If you are applying for a job where teaching biochemistry is one of the requirements as stated in the job ad, then you better be sure you tell them you want to teach biochemistry. This may sound trite, but you would be amazed at the number of people who fail to follow this seemingly self-evident step.
Course Lists/Transcript
Occasionally applicants are asked to submit a list of their graduate courses or a transcript.
Harvard CV Model Format
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Tips: Writing your Curriculum Vitae for Scholarships

What is the Difference between a Curriculum Vitae and a Resume?

For higher education positions, employers frequently want a curriculum vitae (otherwise known as a vita or CV) instead of a resume.

A resume is an individually designed summary (usually one or two pages) of personal, educational, and experience qualifications intended to demonstrate fitness for a particular position or type of position. A resume focuses attention on an individual's strongest qualifications and develops them to fit the specific or general purpose for which the material is provided. (For more in-depth information see the UCS handout "Writing Resumes.")

A Curriculum Vitae is a document generally used instead of a resume for an academic audience. Therefore, it is a summary of education and experience qualifications as related to the interests of academia. Ph.D. candidates generally have a two to four page document, due to their limited experience. It develops over time into a comprehensive and lengthy statement detailing professional qualifications and activities. You can easily create a one- or two-page, tightly drawn version and a complete version to use for different purposes.

There are other audiences that will seek a CV (adapted for that audience and purpose) instead of a resume. For instance, a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry seeking a position as a research scientist in a pharmaceutical company would typically use a vita. A Ph.D. in Economics seeking a position at the Commerce Department would also use a vita. If you are uncertain whether to use a CV, ask yourself “Am I sending this document to other Ph.D.s? Is my Ph.D. required for this position? Is my scholarship relevant for this position?” If the answers to those questions are yes, you are probably going to use a CV, which provides more detail about your academic background than a resume.

Writing your Curriculum Vitae

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a summary of your educational and academic background. Its purpose is to outline your credentials for an academic position, fellowship, or grant. Its length can range from 2-4 pages. Please keep in mind each field has a different standard. Ask the faculty in your department for feedback on your CV.



In applying for an academic position, an applicant is asked to submit a CV along with a Dissertation Abstract, a Statement of Research Interests, and a Statement of Teaching Interests. It is important to present a clear and well-organized application. Your goal is to make the search committee want to interview you.



What to include on your CV:

Primary materials

o Applicant Information

o Education

o Dissertation Title and Advisor

o Awards/Honors/Patents

o Grants/Fellowships

o Research Experience

o Teaching Experience

o Publications and Presentations

o Related Professional Experience

o Languages

o Other- Memberships, Associations, Conferences

o References

Supplementary Materials

o Cover Letter

o Dissertation Abstract

o Statement of Research and Scholarly Interests

o Statement of Teaching Interests

o Course lists

Primary Materials
Applicant Information
Your name should appear on the top of each page. On the first page include your name, address, phone number, fax number, and email address. Page numbers should appear on all pages except for the first. When including your email address consider this communication with an employer to be professional. It is advised to avoid "nick names" or "cute" automatic responses. This also applies for phone messages.

Education
In reverse chronological order list all of your degrees from college on, with the name of the institution and date they were awarded. List the date you expect to receive the degree for the program you are currently in. It is standard to list the name of your advisor and your thesis title.


From this point on you have more latitude in shaping the organization of your CV. You should be guided by your strengths, requirements for the job, and conventions of your discipline.

Honors and Awards (Grants, Fellowships and Patents, etc.)
Place Honors/Awards near the top of the CV (unless you have few, then put later or omit). This is a good place to list research-related and dissertation-supported grants, fellowships, awards and patents. Scientists may create a separate section for "Research Grants", which would probably come later in the CV.

Research Experience
Scientists will briefly describe their postdoctoral, doctoral, and possibly undergraduate research. You should include both substance and techniques employed if relevant. List names of the institution, professor, project, and dates. Along with descriptions note any contribution you made (Some scientists append a "Statement of Research Interests")

Teaching Experience
Where you place this section depends on the target institution (i.e. small teaching college) as well as your strengths as a candidate. The basic information should include: Where, What, When you have taught and your titles i.e. teaching fellow or lecturer.

Publications and Presentations
Where you place this section depends on the strength of your publication record. If substantial, it may come first. If too lengthy or short it can come at the end of the CV or have an additional page. Some candidates will subdivide this category into:

o Publications (if have you enough, you can separate this into Books, Abstracts, Reviews, other publications, etc...). Use standard bibliographic form for publications.

o Papers and Presentations. Include dates/locations with titles of your presentations.

Avoid listing published abstracts in with papers. List Abstracts as a separate section. Otherwise, it gives the impression of "padding."

Related Professional Experience
Use this category for any experience that is related to teaching, research, and administration, i.e. conference organizing, tutoring, and committee work.

Languages
Accurately assess your knowledge level of a language: native, fluent, proficient or working knowledge.

Optional Sections
o Memberships of Professional Organizations

o Scholarly Associations

o Travel or Study Abroad

References
Most academics tend to operate within small informal networks, the names of references will convey significant information to most readers. Most applicants will list their references at the end of their CV. Include:

Full name

Title

Institutional address

Telephone address/email/fax

Three references are expected, but you may add more if their evaluations would add significant information

** make sure your references know they are listed and have a copy of your CV**



Supplementary Materials


In addition to the CV, most academic job applications will contain the following:

Cover Letter
A cover letter should be concise and to the point. Certainly no longer than one page. Simply state why you are applying, why you are interested in the position/school, and your relevant background. Let them know you are appending a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, etc. DO NOT discuss these in the cover letter. Direct them to where they can find the information. Do not bury the information in a three page letter and make them look for it, as they won't. Use your department's letter head and your professional address. Do not use plain paper and your home address-- that's a big red flag (at least in Biology).

Dissertation Abstract
A dissertation abstract is a clear and concise summary of your work, placing it within its scholarly context and noting its contribution to the field. The summary should be comprehensible to people outside your field, but scholarly enough to interest those familiar with your area of expertise (HAVE FACULTY IN AND OUT OF YOUR AREA READ THIS). The summary is typically 1-2 pages appended at the end of your CV and clipped or stapled together with previous pages.

Statement of Research and Scholarly Interests
Scientists are customarily asked to submit a "Statement of Research". This is meant to be a 2-4 page statement of past, current, and future research interests. You should describe your past and present research methodology, lab skills, and results. For the future section, tell the reader what you hope to do for the next 3- 5 years and how you might involve students (undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs) in the work. Normally, this work will follow on the momentum of your own postdoctoral studies, but if it does not (this would be rare) be sure to explain why.

Teaching Interests
A “Statement of Teaching Interests” is typically required as part of the application process for an Assistant Professor position. Tell the reader what you feel competent to teach. If you are applying for a job where teaching biochemistry is one of the requirements as stated in the job ad, then you better be sure you tell them you want to teach biochemistry. This may sound trite, but you would be amazed at the number of people who fail to follow this seemingly self-evident step.

Course Lists/Transcript


Occasionally applicants are asked to submit a list of their graduate courses or a transcript.