Approved formats for creating NSF biographical sketches are (1) SciENcv and (2) NSF Fillable PDF.
SciENcv
NSF has partnered with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to use SciENcv: Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae as an NSF-approved format for use in preparation of the biographical sketch section of an NSF proposal. Adoption of a single, common researcher profile system for Federal grants reduces administrative burden for researchers.
- SciENcv will produce an NSF-compliant PDF version of the biographical sketch.
- Proposers must save these documents and submit them as part of their proposals via FastLane or Research.gov.
- FAQs on using SciENcv
NSF Fillable PDF
- NSF Fillable PDF - (Revised May 1, 2020) NSF is providing a fillable PDF for use in preparation of the biographical sketch. Proposers will be able to download it from this page, complete the form, and upload it as part of their proposal via FastLane, Research.gov or Grants.gov.
The National Science Foundation has designated the National Institutes of
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Health’s SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae) as an NSF-approved format for submission of biographical sketch(es) and is encouraging its use to prepare a biographical sketch for inclusion in proposals to NSF.
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SciENcv allows the researcher to quickly create and maintain their NSF Biographical Sketch and to integrate publications and other profile information from ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier).
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Subject Librarians are available to assist Syracuse University researchers, faculty, and staff with setting up and managing ORCID profiles.
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SciENcv
- SciENcv will produce an NSF-compliant PDF version of the biographical sketch.
- Proposers must save these documents and submit them as part of their proposals via FastLane or Research.gov.
- FAQs on using SciENcv
NSF Fillable PDF
Alternatively, NSF has released a fillable PDF:
- Proposers can download the form from NSF’s Biographical Sketch page, complete the form, and upload it as part of their proposal via FastLane /Researchor Research.gov.
- FAQs on using NSF Fillable PDF
Additional Resources
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- SciENcv Guidance on Creating an NSF Biographical Sketch, including step-by-step instructions and screenshots for each of the four required sections. (This is a subsection of the guidance at SciENcv Help.)
- YouTube Video - SciENcv for NSF Users: Biographical Sketches (This is a new video targeted to the NSF research community.)
- NSF PAPPG (NSF 20-1) webinar (recorded February 6, 2020)
- YouTube Video - SciENcv Tutorial
- YouTube Video - Integrating with ORCIDFAQs on using NSF Fillable PDF