G.240 - R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form

Using the R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form

This form allows for the data collection for a PD/PI and up to 99 other senior/key individuals (including any multi-PD/PIs). After the first 100 individuals have been entered, use the "Additional Senior/Key Person Profiles Format Page" to attach any remaining data.

To ensure proper performance of this form, save your work frequently.

Who qualifies as a Senior/Key Person?

Unless otherwise specified in a FOA, senior/key personnel are defined as all individuals who contribute in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of the project, whether or not salaries are requested. Consultants should be included in this "Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded)" Form if they meet this definition.

List individuals that meet the definition of senior/key regardless of what organization they work for.

Profile - Project Director/Principal Investigator

Enter data in this "Profile - Project Director/Principal Investigator" section for the Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI).

The PD/PI must have an eRA Commons account with the PI role, and the account must be affiliated with the applicant organization. If you are proposing research at an institute other than the one you are currently at, do not create a separate Commons account with the proposed applicant organization. For information on eRA Commons account administration, see the eRA Account Management System's Online Help.

Special Instructions for Multiple PD/PIs: When submitting an application involving multiple PD/PIs, list the "Contact" PD/PI in this field. List all additional PD/PIs in the Senior/Key Person section(s) below.

Prefix:

This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the prefix, if applicable, for the name of the PD/PI.

First Name:

This field is required. This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the first (given) name of the PD/PI.

Middle Name:

This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the middle name of the PD/PI.

Last Name:

This field is required. This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the last (family) name of the PD/PI.

Suffix:

This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the suffix for the name of the PD/PI.

Position/Title:

This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the position/title of the PD/PI.

Department:

This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the name of the primary organizational department, service, laboratory, or equivalent level within the organization of the PD/PI.

Organization Name:

This field is required. This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the name of the organization of the PD/PI.

Division:

This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the name of the primary organizational division, office, major subdivision, or equivalent level within the organization of the PD/PI.

Street1:

This field is required. This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the first line of the street address for the PD/PI.

Street2:

This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the second line of the street address for the PD/PI.

City:

This field is required. This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the city for the address of the PD/PI.

County/Parish:

This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the county/parish for the address of the PD/PI.

State:

This field is required if the PD/PI is located in the United States or its Territories. This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the state or territory in which the PD/PI is located.

Province:

If "Country" is Canada, enter the province for the PD/PI; otherwise, skip the "Province" field. This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the province in which the PD/PI is located.

Country:

This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the country for the address of the PD/PI.

ZIP/Postal Code:

The ZIP+4 is required if the PD/PI address is in the United States. Otherwise, the postal code is optional. This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the postal code of the address of the PD/PI.

Phone Number:

This field is required. This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the daytime phone number for the PD/PI.

Fax Number:

This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the fax number for the PD/PI.

E-mail:

This field is required. This field may be pre-populated from the SF 424 (R&R) and reflects the e-mail address for the PD/PI.

Credential, e.g., agency login:

This field is required. Enter the assigned eRA Commons username for the project's PD/PI. The eRA Commons username must hold the PI role and be affiliated with the applicant organization. Applications will not pass agency validation requirements without a valid eRA Commons username.

Special Instructions for Multiple PD/PI: The Commons username must be provided for all individuals assigned the Project Role of PD/PI on the application.

Project Role:

Enter "PD/PI" for the Project Role for the PD/PI.

Other Project Role Category:

Skip the "Other Project Role Category" field, as no other role can be added to the PD/PI role.

Degree Type:

Enter the highest academic or professional degree or other credentials (e.g., R.N.).

Degree Year:

Enter the year the highest degree or other credential was obtained.

Attach Biographical Sketch

Provide a biographical sketch for each PD/PI. See instructions below on how to complete a biographical sketch.

Attach Current & Pending Support:

Do not use this attachment upload for NIH and other PHS agency submissions unless otherwise specified in the FOA.

While this information is not required at the time of application submission, it may be requested later in the pre-award cycle. If and when this occurs, refer to the NIH Grants Policy Statement, Section 2.5.1: Just-in-Time Procedures.

Instructions for a Biographical Sketch

These instructions apply to Research (R), Career Development (K), Training (T), Fellowship (F), Multi-project (M), and SBIR/STTR (B).

Who must complete the "Biographical Sketch" section:

All senior/key personnel and other significant contributors (OSCs) must include biographical sketches (biosketches).

Format:

Use the sample format on the Biographical Sketch Format Page to prepare this section for all grant applications.

Figures, tables (other than those included in the provided format pages), or graphics are not allowed in the biosketch. Do not embed or attach files (e.g. video, graphics, sound, data).

The biosketch may not exceed five pages per person. This five-page limit includes the table at the top of the first page.

Attach this information as a PDF file. See the Format Attachments page.

Content:

Note that the instructions here follow the format of Biographical Sketch Format Page.

Name:

Fill in the name of the senior/key person or other significant contributor in the "Name" field of the Biosketch Format Page.

eRA Commons User Name:

If the individual is registered in the eRA Commons, fill in the eRA Commons User Name in the "eRA Commons User Name" field of the Biosketch Format Page.

The "eRA Commons User Name" field is required for the PD/PI (including career development and fellowship applicants), primary sponsors of fellowship applicants, all mentors of candidates for mentored career development awards, and candidates for diversity and reentry research supplements.

The "eRA Commons User Name" field is optional for other project personnel.

The eRA Commons User Name should match the information provided in the Credential field of the R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form in your grant application.

Position Title:

Fill in the position title of the senior/key person or other significant contributor in the "Position Title" field of the Biosketch Format Page.

Education/Training

Complete the education block. Begin with the baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as nursing. Include postdoctoral, residency, and clinical fellowship training, as applicable, listing each separately.

For each entry provide:

• the name and location of the institution
• the degree received (if applicable)
• the month and year of end date (or expected end date). For fellowship applicants only, also include the month and year of start date.
• the field of study (for residency entries, the field of study should reflect the area of residency training)

Following the education block, complete Sections A-D of the biographical sketch.

A. Personal Statement

Briefly describe why you are well-suited for your role(s) in this project. Relevant factors may include: aspects of your training; your previous experimental work on this specific topic or related topics; your technical expertise; your collaborators or scientific environment; and/or your past performance in this or related fields.

You may cite up to four publications or research products that highlight your experience and qualifications for this project. Research products can include, but are not limited to, audio or video products; conference proceedings such as meeting abstracts, posters, or other presentations; patents; data and research materials; databases; educational aids or curricula; instruments or equipment; models; protocols; and software or netware.

You are allowed to cite interim research products. Note: interim research products have specific citation requirements. See related Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Note the following additional instructions for ALL applicants/candidates:

• If you wish to explain factors that affected your past productivity, such as family care responsibilities, illness, disability, or military service, you may address them in this "A. Personal Statement" section.
• Indicate whether you have published or created research products under another name.
• You may mention specific contributions to science that are not included in Section C. Do not present or expand on materials that should be described in other sections of this Biosketch or application.
• Figures, tables, or graphics are not allowed.

Note the following instructions for specific subsets of applicants/candidates:

• For institutional research training, institutional career development, or research education grant applications, faculty who are not senior/key persons are encouraged, but not required, to complete the "A. Personal Statement" section.
• Applicants for dissertation research awards (e.g., R36) should, in addition to addressing the points noted above, also include a description of their career goals, their intended career trajectory, and their interest in the specific areas of research designated in the FOA.
• Candidates for research supplements to promote diversity in health-related research should, in addition to addressing the points noted above, also include a description of their general scientific achievements and/or interests, specific research objectives, and career goals. Indicate any current source(s) of educational funding.

B. Positions and Honors

List in chronological order the positions you've held that are relevant to this application, concluding with your present position. High school students and undergraduates may include any previous positions. For individuals who are not currently located at the applicant organization, include the expected position at the applicant organization and the expected start date.

List any relevant academic and professional achievements and honors. In particular:

• Students, postdoctorates, and junior faculty should include scholarships, traineeships, fellowships, and development awards, as applicable.
• Clinicians should include information on any clinical licensures and specialty board certifications that they have achieved.

C. Contributions to Science

Who should complete the "Contributions to Science" section:

All senior/key persons should complete the "Contributions to Science" section except candidates for research supplements to promote diversity in health-related research who are high school students, undergraduates, and post-baccalaureates.

Format:

Briefly describe up to five of your most significant contributions to science. The description of each contribution should be no longer than one half page, including citations.

While all applicants may describe up to five contributions, graduate students and postdoctorates may wish to consider highlighting two or three they consider most significant.

Content:

For each contribution, indicate the following:

• the historical background that frames the scientific problem;
• the central finding(s);
• the influence of the finding(s) on the progress of science or the application of those finding(s) to health or technology; and
• your specific role in the described work.

For each contribution, you may cite up to four publications or research products that are relevant to the contribution. If you are not the author of the product, indicate what your role or contribution was. Note that while you may mention manuscripts that have not yet been accepted for publication as part of your contribution, you may cite only published papers to support each contribution. Research products can include audio or video products (see the NIH Grants Policy Statement, Section 2.3.7.7: Post-Submission Grant Application Materials); conference proceedings such as meeting abstracts, posters, or other presentations; patents; data and research materials; databases; educational aids or curricula; instruments or equipment; models; protocols; and software or netware.

You are allowed to cite interim research products. Note: interim research products have specific citation requirements. See related Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

You may provide a URL to a full list of your published work. This URL must be to a Federal Government website (a .gov suffix). NIH recommends using My Bibliography. Providing a URL to a list of published work is not required.

Descriptions of contributions may include a mention of research products under development, such as manuscripts that have not yet been accepted for publication. These contributions do not have to be related to the project proposed in this application.

D. Additional Information: Research Support and/or Scholastic Performance

Note the following instructions for specific subsets of applicants/candidates:

• High school students are not required to complete Section D. Additional Information: Research Support and/or Scholastic Performance.
• Career development award applicants should complete the "Research Support" section but skip the "Scholastic Performance" section.
• Generally, the following types of applicants can skip the "Research Support" section and must complete only the "Scholastic Performance" section. However, when these applicants also have Research Support, they may complete both sections.

• applicants for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships
• applicants to dissertation research grants (e.g., R36)
• candidates for research supplements to promote diversity in health-related research from the undergraduate through postdoctoral levels

Research Support

These instructions apply to all applicants who are completing the "Research Support" section.

List ongoing and completed research projects from the past three years that you want to draw attention to. Briefly indicate the overall goals of the projects and your responsibilities. Do not include the number of person months or direct costs.

Do not confuse "Research Support" with "Other Support." Other Support information is not collected at the time of application submission.

• Research Support: As part of the Biosketch section of the application, "Research Support" highlights your accomplishments, and those of your colleagues, as scientists. This information will be used by the reviewers in the assessment of each your qualifications for a specific role in the proposed project, as well as to evaluate the overall qualifications of the research team.
• Other Support: NIH staff may request complete and up-to-date "other support" information from you as part of Just-in-Time information collection.

Scholastic Performance

Predoctoral applicants/candidates (including undergraduates and post-baccalaureates): List by institution and year all undergraduate and graduate courses, with grades. In addition, explain any grading system used if it differs from a 1-100 scale; an A, B, C, D, F system; or a 0-4.0 scale. Also indicate the levels required for a passing grade.

Postdoctoral applicants: List by institution and year all graduate scientific and/or professional courses with grades. In addition, explain any grading system used if it differs from a 1-100 scale; an A, B, C, D, F system; or a 0-4.0 scale. Also indicate the levels required for a passing grade.

Profile - Senior/Key Person 1

Enter data in this "Profile - Senior/Key Person 1" section to provide information on a senior/key person (other than the PD/PI listed above), if applicable.

Format:

List all senior/key person profiles, followed by other significant contributors (OSC) profiles.

Content - Who to include in the "Profile - Senior/Key Person" section:

Senior/Key Persons: Fill in a separate "Profile - Senior/Key Person" block for each senior/key personnel. Those with a postdoctoral role should be included if they meet the NIH Glossary definition of senior/key personnel. A biosketch is required for all senior/key persons.

Other Significant Contributors: Also use the "Profile - Senior/Key Person" section to list any other significant contributors (OSCs). Consultants should be included if they meet the NIH Glossary definition of OSC. OSCs should be listed after all other senior/key persons.

A biosketch is required for all OSCs. The biosketch should highlight the OSC's accomplishments as a scientist. Reviewers assess these pages during peer review. For more information on review criteria, see the Review Criteria at a Glance document. Although Other Support information is required as a just-in-time submission, Other Support information will NOT be required or accepted for OSCs since considerations of overlap do not apply to these individuals.

Should the level of involvement increase for an individual listed as an OSC, thus requiring measurable effort on the award, the individual must be redesignated as "senior/key personnel." This change must be made before any compensation is charged to the project.

For more information:

For more information, refer to these NIH Senior/Key Personnel Frequently Asked Questions.

Prefix:

Enter or select the prefix, if applicable, for the name of the senior/key person.

First Name:

This field is required. Enter the first (given) name of the senior/key person.

Middle Name:

Enter the middle name of the senior/key person.

Last Name:

This field is required. Enter the last (family) name of the senior/key person.

Suffix:

Enter or select the suffix, if applicable, for the senior/key person.

Position/Title:

Enter the position/title of the senior/key person.

Department:

Enter the name of the primary organizational department, service, laboratory, or equivalent level within the organization of the senior/key person.

Organization Name:

This field is required. Enter the name of the organization of the senior/key person.

Division:

Enter the name of the primary organizational division, office, major subdivision, or equivalent level within the organization of the senior/key person.

Street1:

This field is required. Enter the first line of the street address for the senior/key person.

Street2:

Enter the second line of the street address for the senior/key person.

City:

This field is required. Enter the city for the address of the senior/key person.

County/Parish:

Enter the county/parish for the address of the senior/key person.

State:

This field is required if the Senior/Key person is located in the United States or its Territories. Enter the state or territory where the senior/key person is located.

Province:

If "Country" is Canada, enter the province for the senior/key person; otherwise, skip the "Province" field.

Country:

This field is required. Select the country for the address of the senior/key Person.

ZIP/Postal Code:

The ZIP+4 is required if the Senior/Key Person is in the United States. Otherwise, the postal code is optional. Enter the ZIP+4 (nine-digit postal code) or postal code of the senior/key person.

Phone Number:

This field is required. Enter the daytime phone number for the senior/key person.

Fax Number:

Enter the fax number for the senior/key person.

E-mail:

This field is required. Enter the e-mail address for the senior/key person.

Credential, e.g., agency login:

If you have an established eRA Commons personal profile, enter the senior/key person's username. If you do not have an eRA Commons personal profile, skip the "Credential" field.

Project Role:

Select a project role. Use "Other (Specify)" if the desired category is not available.

Special Instructions for Multiple PD/PIs: All PD/PIs must be assigned the "PD/PI" role, even those at organizations other than the applicant organization. The role of "Co-PD/PI" is not currently used by NIH or other PHS agencies to designate a multiple PD/PI application. In order to avoid confusion, do not use the role of "Co-PD/PI."

Note on OSCs: For OSCs, enter "Other (Specify)" for the "Project Role" field, and enter "Other Significant Contributor" in the "Other Project Role Category" field.

Other Project Role Category:

Complete this field (e.g., Engineer, Chemist, Sponsor, Mentor) if you selected "Other Professional" or "Other (Specify)" in the "Project Role" field.

Degree Type:

Enter the highest academic or professional degree or other credentials (e.g., R.N.).

Degree Year:

Enter the year the highest degree or other credential was obtained.

Attach Biographical Sketch:

Provide a biographical sketch for each senior/key person and each OSC. See instructions above on how to complete a biographical sketch.

Attach Current & Pending Support:

Note: The terms "current and pending support," "other support," and "active and pending support" are used interchangeably.

Do not use the "Current & Pending Support" attachment upload for NIH or other PHS agency submissions unless otherwise specified in the FOA (see exception for career development applications in the Career Development-specific instructions below).

While this information is not required at the time of application submission, it may be requested later in the pre-award cycle. If and when this occurs, refer to the NIH Grants Policy Statement, Section 2.5.1: Just-in-Time Procedures for instructions and use the Current and Pending Support Format Page.

Additional Senior/Key Person Profile(s)

If you need to add more Senior/Key Person Profiles than the form allows, enter the information in a separate file and attach it as a PDF.

A format page for Additional Senior/Key Person Profiles can be found at NIH's Additional Senior/Key Person Form page.