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Broad Description of the University/Department

'Founded in 1963, the University of York is a research-intensive university delivering curiosity-driven and action-orientated research for public good. A member of the elite Russell Group of universities, the University has over 30 academic departments and a student body of over 19,000. The Department of Environment and Geography was established in 1992 and has a strong interdisciplinary approach across the interface between natural, physical and social sciences. The Department has over 40 academic staff members and 20 postdoctoral researchers, with over half a dozen technicians. The Department has an international reputation for excellence in challenge-led environmental research and impact, and is ranked 2nd for impact in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (Times Higher Education REF 2021 ranking). The York centre of the Stockholm Environment Institute - the independent, international research organisation committed to the implementation of practices supportive of global sustainable development - is embedded within the Department.'

Example Ethics Statements

ESRC: Note that these examples are for JeS submissions - check whether the requirements for TFS (The Funding Service) submissions are different.

Narrative CVs

A narrative CV is a CV format that provides a detailed description of a person or team's contributions and achievements to better illustrate relevant skills and experiences than a traditional CV.

The most common format for Narrative CVs is the Résumé for Research and Innovation (R4RI).  An example of a strong narrative CV in the R4RI format can be found here.