General Information
1. What is the MERIT-CV builder? The MERIT-CV builder is an online tool developed to help researchers and professionals create a structured narrative CV that aligns with best practices in research assessment.
2. Who can use the MERIT-CV builder? The website is designed for researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to produce narrative CVs for job or grant applications, project proposals, or other academic evaluation instances.
3. Is the MERIT-CV builder free to use? Yes, the MERIT-CV builder is free to use under a
Data protection
4. Can some one else see my CV? No, only you have access to your CV. There are stored to your personal account. The data are not forwarded to any internal or to external parties.
5. What happens to my data? We automatically and irreversibly delete all data 4 weeks after you first started your CV. Make sure to download your CV to save your data for future reuse. Within the 8 weeks period, you can perminanatly delete your CVs at any time.
Account and Login
6. How do I register for the MERIT-CV builder? You only need an active email address to register. Click the "Registration” button on the website and follow the instructions. You will receive an email to activate your account.
7. What should I do if I forget my password? Click on the "Forgot password" link on the login page and follow the prompts to reset your password. You will receive an email with instructions.
Using the MERIT-CV Builder
8. How do I start creating a CV? Once logged in, click on "Home" and click on “Start CV” in the open call. Accept the data protection notice and follow the step-by-step process to input your personal details, publications, projects, and other relevant information.
9. Can I continue my CV later? Yes, make sure you hit “Save” each time you add information. You can always recover your CV by going to the “My CV” link at the top of the website
10. How do I add my publications? Publications can be easily added through our integration with OpenAlex. In the Publications tab, click on the Open Alex API and search for your name. Select your record and your publications will be automatically imported. You can edit them later
11. Does the builder support multiple languages? Currently, the builder supports English and German.
12. How can I get a copy of my CV? You can export your CV to pdf or .doc format in the link “Overview and download” that can be found when you add your information.
Technical Support
13. What should I do if the website is not loading properly? Ensure you are using a supported browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, or Edge) and have a stable internet connection. Clear your browser cache and try again. If the problem persists, contact the MERIT team (quest-merit [at] bih-charite.de).
14. How do I report a bug or issue? Contact the support team at quest-merit [at] bih-charite.de