NIH Other Support and Biographical Sketch

NIH Notice NOT-OD-26-018

 For NIH applications and Research performance Progress Reports, the Common Forms will replace the NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages as of January 25, 2026. The Biographical Sketch Common Form will collect much of the same information included in current format pages. However, familiar fields focused on the Personal Statement, Contributions to Science, and Honors will now be collected through a separate new NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement. 

What to know:

• The Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) web platform must be used to complete the Common Forms and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement. 
• An ORCID ID must be provided in the persistent identifier section of the Common Form and linked to a Senior/Key Personnel’s eRA Commons Personal Profile. ORCID IDs are unique digital identifiers that help streamline biographical sketch development and allow better tracking of the professional accomplishments of NIH supported researchers.
• Current Biosketch and Other Support format pages must still be used through January 24, 2026. Starting on January 25, NIH will require the use of the new Common Forms and ORCID IDs, and will not accept applications that use older forms.
• A table entitled, NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance Pre- and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for NIH will be posted on Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support that provides helpful reference information regarding pre-award and post-award disclosures. 
  
  ORA will share additional guidance, instructions, and other resources as they are available.

NIH Notice NOT-OD-26-018

FAQ - Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Pending (Other) Support

Biographical Sketch Common Form

Current and Pending (Other) Support (CPOS) Common Form

NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement

ORCID ID topic in the eRA Commons online help