Postponed: NIH Requirements Change for Biographical Sketch & Other Support

Published March 26, 2025, via Research News

The NIH has postponed requiring the use of SciENcv Common forms to complete all Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents. A new date has not yet been announced. Continue using the current NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages for applications, Just-in-Time (JIT) and RPPRs.

You can still take steps now to prepare for the transition:

  1. Obtain an ORCID ID. Please see the Becker Library resources guide for instructions on how to set up your account.
  2. Create a SciENcv account, linking it to your ORCID ID.
  3. Assign delegates in SciENcv. Delegates can enter Common Form information but cannot certify documents. Individuals must have a SciENcv account before they can be added as a delegate.

We will continue to monitor NIH announcements and provide updates as soon as the Common Forms become available in SciENcv.