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NIH Other Support and Biographical Sketch

Postponed: NIH Requirements Change for Biographical Sketch & Other Support

The NIH has postponed requiring the use of SciENcv Common forms to complete all Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents. A new date has not yet been announced. Continue using the current NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages for applications, Just-in-Time (JIT) and RPPRs.

You can still take steps now to prepare for the transition:

  1. Obtain an ORCID ID. Please see the ORCID website for instructions on how to set up your account.
  2. Create a SciENcv account, linking it to your ORCID ID.
  3. Assign delegates in SciENcv. Delegates can enter Common Form information but cannot certify documents. Individuals must have a SciENcv account before they can be added as a delegate.

We will continue to monitor NIH announcements and provide updates as soon as the Common Forms become available in SciENcv.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH 
NIH requires submission of a biosketch for each proposed senior/key personnel and other significant contributor on a grant application. Some funding opportunities or programs may also request biosketches for additional personnel (e.g., Participating Faculty Biosketch attachment for institutional training awards). 
Please see the current NIH guidance on the biosketch format page, instructions and samples at:
 
OTHER SUPPORT
Please note that NIH requires PIs and senior/key personnel to electronically certify that their Other Support information is true, complete and accurate to the best of their knowledge. ORA’s preferred electronic signatures for Other Support forms are Adobe Sign or DocuSign. If other electronic signatures are used, they must be verified signatures with a digital ID.
Each senior/key personnel must electronically sign their respective NIH Other Support form. The version with the original electronic signature will need to be retained by the department, to be made available to NIH and/or ORA upon request. ORA will only keep the final flattened versions on file as part of the submission package and cannot serve as the central repository for the original signed copies of the Other Support. 
Additional Information and Guidance
Updated: March 26, 2025