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.

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Who qualifies as a Senior/Key Person?

Unless otherwise specified in a NOFO, 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 Personal Profile associated with the username entered in the Credential field must include an ORCID ID. For more information on linking an ORCID ID to an eRA Commons Personal Profile, see the ORCID ID topic in the eRA Commons online help. 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 and a valid ORCID ID linked to the associated eRA Commons Personal Profile.

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 a digitally certified signed PDF for the Biographical Sketch Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement for each individual required to submit one. See below on how to complete.

Attach Current & Pending Support:

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

While this information is not required at the time of application submission, the Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form 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

Who must complete the "Biographical Sketch" Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement section:

The Biographical Sketch Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement are required by each individual identified as a senior/key person on a Federally funded research project. For NIH, these instructions also apply to all other individuals required to submit a Biographical Sketch and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement.

Format:

Applicants are required to use Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) to complete the Biographical Sketch Common Form and the NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement to produce digitally certified PDF(s) for use in application submission. Do not flatten this PDF attachment

Content:

Refer to the instructions on the Biographical Sketch Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement. pages in the NIH Forms Directory.

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 Biographical Sketch Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement 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 Biographical Sketch Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement is required for all OSCs. The Biographical Sketch Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement 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 Current and Pending (other) Support information is required as a just-in-time submission, Current and Pending (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:

This field is required. Applies to Senior/Key Personnel as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIH GPS 1.2) as well as Other Significant Contributors (OSCs). Enter the assigned eRA Commons username for the senior / key Person. The eRA Commons Personal Profile associated with the username entered in the Credential field must include an ORCID ID. For more information on linking an ORCID ID to an eRA Commons Personal Profile, see the ORCID ID topic in the eRA Commons online help. Applications will not pass agency validation requirements without a valid eRA Commons username and a valid ORCID ID linked to the associated eRA Commons Personal Profile.

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 digitally certified signed PDF for the Biographical Sketch Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement for each individual required to submit one. See instructions above on how to complete a Biographical Sketch Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement.

Attach Current & Pending Support:

Do not use the "Current and Pending Support" attachment upload for NIH or other PHS agency submissions unless otherwise specified in the NOFO (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 (Other) Support.

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.