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Frequently Asked Questions
1. As a returning user, what if I forget my username or password?
If you have already logged on to the CCV at least once and captured your reminder questions, you can use the "Forgot Username" and "Forgot Password" to help you retrieve the information. If you cannot remember your reminder questions, please contact CIHR Contact Centre.
2. Can I make changes to my CCV after I press "Submit"?
Once you press "Submit" within the CCV system, this CV submission is stored as-is. You cannot make any changes to the PDF submission; however, you can make the desired revisions within the CV template, and then re-submit your CV.
3. When would I complete the Generic CV?
It is not necessary to complete the Generic CV. The Generic CV serves as the repository for all entered data; any information entered in Funding CVs appears in the Generic CV and remains available if you wish to apply to another funding opportunity or another agency. Each funding organization has a specific CCV template, and completing that CV will focus your efforts on providing only the information required for application to a specific funding opportunity.
4. Can I import publications using the PubMed ID (PMID)? Can I import more than one publication at a time?
Yes, publications can be imported using the PMID, and you may import multiple PubMed articles at once using the instructions provided below:
- Step 1: In CCV, click on the "Utilities" tab at the top of the page.
- Step 2: Click on "Import Publication from Web".
- Step 3: In the text box provided, insert all PMIDs of publications you would like to import separated by a comma (no spaces).
- Step 4: When prompted, select the section where you wish each publication to go once imported (e.g. Journal Articles, Book Chapters, etc.).
- Step 5: Click on "Confirm Import". Your publications should now be successfully imported.
5. What other sources can I use to import my publications in bulk?
CCV has a functionality that allows users to import their publications into the CCV using sources other than PubMed. The following sources can be used in CCV:
- PubMed
- Citeulike
- DBLP
- Google Scholar
- IEEE Xplore
- Plos
- Scopus
- Web of Science
6. How do I import my publications from locations other than PubMed?
To import publications from locations other than PubMed (e.g. Google Scholar, Web of Science, etc.), you will need a file containing the bibliographic information from that site in BibTeX format. Save the file in a location where you can retrieve it when prompted by the CCV.
- Step 1: In the CCV, click on the "Utilities" tab at the top of the page.
- Step 2: Click on "Import Publication from file".
- Step 3: Select the source of the information.
- Step 4: Attach the file containing your bibliographic information from the source indicated in Step 3, then click "Import".
- Step 5: The system will prompt you to indicate where each of the publications you are importing should be placed (e.g. Journal Articles, Book Chapters, etc.).
- Step 6: Click on "Confirm Import". Your publications should now be successfully imported.
7. Can I pick and choose the entries I want to submit in my CV to the funding organization without deleting the entries?
Yes. You should never need to delete any information from the CCV. Only those records that are 'checked' (i.e., selected) for submission, will be included in the PDF version of your CV.
8. How do I select which entries I want to submit in my CV to the funding organization?
To select entries to submit with your CV, simply click on the checkbox in the "Submit?" column. If you un-check the box, the entry will not be submitted with your CV.
9. I am trying to login to the CCV or update my CV and the system is slow, responds as processing, or logs me out. What can I do?
Please try the following troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue:
- Clear your cache
- Try using a different browser to access the CCV
- Try logging in from a different location (i.e., home instead of work).
If the issues persists, please contact CIHR Contact Centre at:
Telephone: 613-954-1968
Toll Free: 1-888-603-4178
Fax: 613-954-1800
support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
10. Who should I contact if I have a question or a problem with my CCV?
Should you have any questions or problems with the CCV, please contact the CIHR Contact Centre at:
Telephone: 613-954-1968
Toll Free: 1-888-603-4178
Fax: 613-954-1800
support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
11. Where can I find the dataset schema?
The CCV data schema is available on CCV website under the Documentation List.
12. How do I access the web application programming interface (API)?
Please contact us at support@ccv-cvc.ca to request the API key.
Documentation
The following CCV information is available to assist you in completing your CV.
Research Classification System
Contains an hierarchical listing of the research classification entries available in the CCV. The following tables are listed:
- Research Discipline
- Technological Application
- Area of Research
- Field of Application
Contains the full list of sections and fields available in the CCV dataset, which represents the Generic CV. Most Funding agencies will ask you to submit only a subset of this information.
Shows how the records within a section are sorted.
Lists the CCV fields that support formatting (bold, italics, underline) and mathematical and scientific symbols.