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There are two biosketch format pages - fellowship biosketch (this page) and non-fellowship biosketch. The NIH biosketch format pages must be used for application due dates and all RPPR, JIT, and Prior Approval submissions on or before January 24, 2026.
Effective January 25, 2026, Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement forms must be used. See NOT-OD-26-018.
For due dates January 25, 2025 through January 24, 2026, Scholastic Performance is no longer required for Fellowship Biosketches. Enter “N/A” or leave blank. See NOT-OD-24-107.
Description
Prepare biographical sketches for applications and progress reports for fellowship applications and awards.
How to Access
Fellowship Biosketch (DOCX, 32 KB) (FORMS-H blank format page)
The format page should be submitted as an attachment in grant applications and progress reports.
Instructions
- FORMS-I: Instructions for Biographical Sketch
Additional Information
- Biosketch topic page
- FAQs
- Learn whether a particular activity should be reported in the biosketch, other support, or annual progress reports: NIH Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support (PDF, 113 KB)
- Format Attachments (fonts, margins, page limits, etc.)
- Related Topics:
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Note: Only the OMB Expiration Date has changed since FORMS-G version. FORMS-G and FORMS-H versions are both acceptable.