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Description
The Biographical Sketch Common Form was developed in response to the National Security Presidential Memorandum - 33.
Use of the Common Forms for Biographical Sketch, Current and Pending (Other) Support and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement will be required for application due dates and all Just-in-Time, Research Performance Progress Reports, and Prior Approval submissions on or after January 25, 2026.
Note: NIH will enforce the use of the Common Forms via eRA system validations immediately as a warning when the wrong form is used. By February 6, 2026, the warning will be elevated into an error preventing submission of the incorrect or uncertified forms. Failure to utilize the correct forms during the timeframes specified as specified in NOT-OD-26-018 will cause NIH to withdraw your application from consideration.
How to Access
SciENcv must be used to prepare the form.
- The second section of the interface collects the NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement information. You complete both forms through one user interface.
- Download the completed PDF forms from SciENcv, then attach the forms to your applications and progress reports.
- Find additional tips about SciENcv in NOT-OD-26-018.
Instructions
Instructions for Biographical Sketch Common Form (PDF, 161KB)
Additional Information
- Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Reminder: Applicants are required to have an ORCID ID and link it with their eRA Commons profiles.
Related Guide Notices
- NOT-OD-26-018: NIH’s Implementation of Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2026
- NOT-OD-25-152: Preview of NIH Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support Coming Soon in SciENcv
- NOT-OD-25-133: NIH Announces a New Policy Requirement to Train Senior/Key Personnel on Other Support Disclosure Requirements