Examples
Worked examples
- Is an instance
A UKRI grant application using the R4RI format with four short narrative sections plus a list of up to ten outputs
Counter-examples
Looks similar, but isn't
- Not an instance
A traditional academic CV listing all publications with H-index is not an R4RI
Editorial commentary
R4RI was launched as a voluntary alternative in 2019, adopted by UKRI as mandatory across grant applications from 2022 onward, replacing traditional publication-list CVs. It explicitly excludes metrics-only listings and is part of the DORA-aligned shift toward responsible research assessment.
References
- Royal Society R4RI Resume for Researchers (2020 v1, 2024 mandate)
- UKRI R4RI Implementation
Also known as
R4RI · Royal Society Resume for Researchers
Machine-readable encodings
Use in your systems
xml
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vocab-term-identifier="https://casrai.org/dictionary/term/resume-for-researchers-r4ri" />json
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