NIH will require the Common Form for the Biographical Sketch and the NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement for due dates on or after January 25, 2026 - https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-26-018.html. 

When the new forms are implemented:

• Applicants MUST use SciENcv to create, certify and download the complete forms (see below for additional information about SciENcv).
• Applicants are urged to familiarize themselves with SciENcv now.
• All applicants must link their ORCiD to their eRA Commons profiles, since ORCiDs will also be required when the new forms go into effect (see below for additional information about ORCID).

NIH investigators MUST use SciENcv for completing and certifying:

1. Biosketch (Common Form)

2. NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement - this is an entirely new document that contains NIH specific information previously included in the biosketch, such as a personal statement

3. Current and Pending (Other) Support (Common Form)

 

The Common Forms are part of an effort to standardize forms across Federal agencies. See Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support.  After the initial forms are created, using SciENcv makes it easy to update the information for future use.  Using SciENcv also makes certain that you are using the correct version of the forms.  ORSP and NSF investigators have been using SciENcv for a few years.  After an initial investment of your time to get the documents set up – maintenance and updating becomes pretty easy. 

We are planning a “What’s New in Research” session for March 18^th – see our Training and Events webpage for more details. 

Please let Project Planning and Development (ORSPppd@marquette.edu) know if you have any questions about these changes.