Guidance: Writing an Academic Research Profile

Your profile should balance clarity, credibility, and accessibility. Think about who will read it (academics, funders, students, or industry partners).

Key sections to include:

1. Opening statement / research identity

   • One or two sentences on your main research area, disciplinary home, and distinctive perspective.

   • Example: “I am a cultural sociologist specialising in music industries, with a focus on gender, careers, and policy.”

2. Research interests

   • Bullet points or a short paragraph highlighting themes, methods, and contexts.

3. Current projects

   • Active grants, collaborations, or PhD/postdoc topics.

4. Selected publications or outputs

   • A handful of key works (not a full CV).

5. Impact and engagement

   • Industry partnerships, policy influence, public engagement, creative practice.

6. Teaching and supervision (optional)

   • Only if relevant to the context.

Tips:

• Write in the third person for websites and directories.

• Write in the first person for social/professional networks (LinkedIn, ResearchGate).

• Keep it concise (150–300 words).