NIH SciENcv update and training materials
Starting with application due dates and progress reports submitted on or after May 25, 2025, it is anticipated that the NIH will continue to mandate the use of SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae) for creating Biographical Sketches and Other Support forms (known as the “Common Forms”).
The Common Forms are expected to be available in SciENcv by late March 2025. Additionally, NIH will require a new Biographical Sketch Supplement form, which includes the Personal Statement, Contributions to Science, and Honors. This supplement form must also be prepared using SciENcv.
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How to Prepare Now
While these new forms are not yet available in SciENcv, faculty and administrators can take the following steps to prepare:
- Senior Key Personnel and Other Significant Contributors (OSCs) should obtain an ORCID iD if they don’t already have one.
- Link the ORCID iD to your eRA Commons Personal Profile.
- Log into SciENcv to ensure access. If you already use MyBibliography in MyNCBI, use the same login credentials.
- Ensure your eRA Commons and ORCID accounts are linked to SciENcv.
- Researchers can delegate SciENcv access to administrators to assist with form preparation once the Common Forms are available.
Training & Resources
To help with this transition, Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) has developed training materials:
- Columbia’s SciENcv webpage – contains
- SciENcv Setup video (20 minutes, with menu to skip sections), with SciENcv Setup slides
Once the Common Forms are available in SciENcv, we will provide training sessions to cover the new form requirements in detail. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.