- The NSF and the NIH/National Library of Medicine hosted a webinar to discuss the revisions to Common Biosketch and Current & Pending (Other) support forms that are being implemented by the NSF for proposals submitted on or after May 20, 2024, as well as provided a demonstration of the revised functionality to create and download these required proposal documents in SciENcv on April 24, 2024. The webinar recording is available at the NSF’s Policy Office Outreach website.
NIH Biosketch
- Implementation Changes to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support Format Page - Use of the updated format pages specified in NIH NOT-OD-21-073 is not required until January 25, 2022 - Notice NOT-OD-21-110 (Updated 4/28/21)
- NIH Biosketch Format Pages, Instructions and Samples
The NIH is implementing the Common Forms (Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support) for all applications and RPPRs submitted on or after May 25, 2025. Applicants/Recipients will be required to use Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) for completing and certifying the Common Forms.
- SciENcv will generate a digitally certified PDF for use in application submission.
- NIH will have a separate supplement form to collect the three required agency specific data elements (i.e., Personal Statement, Contributions to Science and Honors).
- Reminder: Until the Common Forms are fully adopted by NIH, NIH requests applicants and recipients use the current NIH Biosketch and Other Support formats for applications, Just-in-Time (JIT) Reports, and RPPRs.
NSF Biosketch
- Effective 10/23/23, use ofSciENcvis mandatory for preparation of NSF biosketches.
- PIs andSenior/Key personnel are required to certify that the information within their NSF biosketch is current, accurate, and complete. The certification language is included within SciENcv. SciENcv records an individual’s certification when they download their biosketch from SciENcv. The certification of NSF biosketches MAY NOT be delegated to administrators.
NSF Implementation of the Common Form for Biographical Sketch - Effective for proposals submitted or due on or after May 20, 2024
NSF Proposal & Award Policy and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF 24-1 - Implements required use of the Common Forms for Biosketches) The common disclosure form for the Biographical Sketch is NOW available in SciENcv. The common Biosketch form has no page limitations and incorporates the following:
- Each senior/key person is required to complete the following certifications regarding the information provided in their Biographical Sketch when they download the form from SciENcv:
- I certify that the information provided is current, accurate, and complete. This includes but is not limited to information related to domestic and foreign appointments and positions.
- I also certify that, at the time of submission, I am not a party in a malign foreign talent recruitment program.
- Misrepresentations and/or omissions may be subject to prosecution and liability pursuant to, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. §§ 287, 1001, 1031 and 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733 and 3802.
The NSF and the NIH/National Library of Medicine hosted a webinar to discuss the revisions to Common Biosketch and Current & Pending (Other) support forms that are being implemented by the NSF for proposals submitted on or after May 20, 2024, as well as provided a demonstration of the revised functionality to create and download these required proposal documents in SciENcv on April 24, 2024. The webinar recording is available at the NSF’s Policy Office Outreach website.
Additional NSF Biosketch Resources
- NSF Biosketch Website
- NSF Pre-Award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biosketch and Current and Pending Support Table - Updated January 2024
- SciENcv Guidance on Creating a NSF Biosketch
- YouTube Video: SciENcv for NSF Biosketch
- NSF webinars covers use of NSF-Approved formats and other significant changes to PAPPG
- NSF Policy-related questions should be directed to policy@nsf.gov
