Academic CV Template for Google Docs, Word & Pages | The Ashcombe
An academic CV for grad students and researchers: navy rail, Crimson Pro, labels in the margin.
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An academic CV template for graduate students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers: a navy accent rail, your name in Crimson Pro, and section labels in the left margin for education, research, publications, talks, teaching, awards, and skills. Citations sit in clean paragraphs, ready for APA or your field's style. Comes in US Letter and A4, with a matching cover letter and references page. Edit it free in Google Docs, or open the included Word files in Word or Pages.
What's included
- Google Docs template in US Letter and A4 (instant access, File → Make a copy)
- Matching cover letter template (same design)
- References page template
- Word & Pages compatible .docx files (US Letter and A4)
- Quick Start guide (PDF)
- Free fonts (Crimson Pro) with install files
- Bonus: offline Job Tracker (opens in your browser)
About the Ashcombe template
Ashcombe is an academic CV template for graduate school, fellowship, and research applications. A navy rail runs down the left edge, your name sits large in Crimson Pro, and every section label lives in the margin beside its content: education, research, publications, talks, teaching, awards, and skills. It reads like a well-set journal page, which is exactly the impression a research CV should make.
Publications and talks are plain paragraphs, so you can paste citations in APA, MLA, or your field's style and keep them aligned. Add sections for grants, service, or fieldwork by copying a row. Everything is real text in a table grid, so it parses cleanly in online portals. US Letter and A4 versions, a matching cover letter for statements of purpose, and a references page are included.
Your purchase also includes a matching cover letter and a references page, built into the same document and styled to match this template exactly, so your whole application looks like it belongs together. Keep the pages you need and delete the rest.
At a glance
- Includes
- Resume, cover letter & references
- Format
- Google Docs · Microsoft Word · Apple Pages
- Length
- One page
- Layout
- Two column
- Page size
- US Letter & A4
- Fonts
- Crimson Pro
Who it's for
- Graduate students and PhD candidates
- Applicants to graduate school, fellowships, and grants
- Postdocs and early-career researchers
- Research assistants and lab staff
- Anyone applying for academic jobs who needs a CV, not a resume
Everything is editable
Nothing is locked. Make it yours in a few minutes — change:
- All headings and section titles
- Body text, bullet points, and dates
- Colors and accent tones
- Fonts, sizes, and spacing
- Add, remove, or reorder any section
Why it passes ATS
- Built on a real document grid, not text boxes or images, so parsers read every line
- Standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills) that applicant tracking systems expect
- Selectable, machine-readable text throughout — nothing important baked into graphics
- A clean, logical reading order that survives the copy-paste an ATS runs on your file
How it works
- 1.
Buy and get instant access
A download link lands in your inbox the moment checkout completes. No account to create, no waiting.
- 2.
Open in Google Docs, File → Make a copy
The resume, matching cover letter, and references page all live in one document, yours to edit free in your browser. Keep the pages you need and delete the rest. Prefer Word or Pages? The matching file is in your download too.
- 3.
Edit, then download and apply
Swap in your details, adjust colors or fonts if you like, and export a clean PDF or Word file ready to send.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an academic CV and a resume?+
A resume is a short summary of work experience. An academic CV is a full record of your scholarly work: education, research, publications, presentations, teaching, and awards. Ashcombe is built for the CV format and can grow past one page as your record grows.
How do I format publications on a CV?+
List them in reverse chronological order in the citation style of your field (APA, MLA, Chicago), with your name in bold if you like. Ashcombe gives each citation its own line so the list stays clean.
Does this include a cover letter and references?+
Yes. Every template comes with a matching cover letter and a references page built into the same Google Doc as the resume, styled to match it exactly. They're included at no extra cost — just keep the pages you need and delete the rest before you export.
Are these templates ATS-friendly?+
Yes. Every BravoResume template is built on a clean document structure with standard section headings and fully selectable text, so applicant tracking systems parse your resume correctly instead of scrambling it.
How do I get my files after buying?+
Instantly. The moment your payment clears, we email you a link with your Google Docs template plus the Word- and Pages-compatible file. There's nothing to install and no account to set up.
Can I edit it in Microsoft Word or Apple Pages?+
Yes. Your download includes a .docx file that opens in Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, and most other word processors, right alongside the Google Docs version.
How long do I have access?+
Forever. Once you buy, the template is yours to use and reuse for every job application, with no subscription and no expiration date.
Do I have to pay extra for the fonts?+
No. Every font in the template is free, and the included Quick Start guide gives you direct install links so the layout looks exactly like the preview.
Can I get a refund?+
Because these are instant digital downloads, we generally can't offer refunds. But if anything is wrong with your files, email hello@bravoresume.com and we'll make it right.
