Greetings Colleagues,
The new NSF-approved formats for both the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support sections of proposals are now available. These NSF-approved formats are required with implementation of the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) effective June 1st, 2020.
NSF has provided two options. Proposers can use SciENcv: Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae or a new NSF fillable PDF. More information and links to the fillable PDF are available on their biographical sketch and current and pending support websites.
Upon implementation of the June 1st PAPPG, all proposals submitted to NSF (e.g. whether via FastLane or Research.gov), must have documents compliant with the NSF approved format.
While these new NSF-approved proposal section formats are not required until June 1, 2020, NSF encourages proposers to start using them now and provide NSF with your feedback. Send NSF your feedback via email to policy@nsf.gov or via the Research.gov Feedback page (select “Biographical Sketch” or "Current & Pending Support" under the Site Area dropdown menu).
NSF Biographical Sketch Resources
- NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch website
- SciENcv Guidance on Creating an NSF Biographical Sketch
- YouTube Video - SciENcv for NSF Users: Biographical Sketches
- YouTube Video - SciENcv Tutorial
- YouTube Video - Integrating with ORCID
- FAQs on using NSF Fillable PDF
NSF Current and Pending Support Resources
- NSF-Approved Formats for Current and Pending Support
- SciENcv Guidance on Creating an NSF Current and Pending Support document
- Current and Pending Support policy FAQs
- NSF Fillable PDF FAQs
Upcoming NSF Events:
- NSF & NIH joint webinar with a walk-through of how to prepare these documents in SciENcv. Date and Time TBD - sign up for notifications from NSF.
- May 14, 1pm-2pm ET NSF Electronic Research Administration (ERA) Forum
Thank you,
The Office of Sponsored Programs