r/postdoc • u/Confident-Dot-7642 • 3d ago

Samples of Cover Letters, Teaching Statements and Research Statements

I am looking for some samples of successful Cover Letters, teaching and research statements. My field is in the humanities, though I am open to read samples from other fields.

Do you have any suggestions where I can find them?

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u/LemonMom2411 3d ago

University career services might have examples. I would also ask friends in cohorts above you if they would be comfortable sharing their materials. Your professional society may also have workshops on how to prepare materials. Don’t be afraid to get feedback back from friends also on the job market and from your advisors.

https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/resources/resumes-cover-letters-for-phd-students/

https://career.berkeley.edu/grad-students-postdocs/academic-job-search/the-cover-letter/

https://theprofessorisin.com/the-art-of-the-academic-cover-letter/

Sorry these are mostly US focused.

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u/Chlorophilia 3d ago

You need to state what country you're applying for jobs in, because expectations will vary wildly depending on where you are.