NIH Biosketch & Other Support Forms must now be prepared using SciENcv

The NIH now requires the use of the Common Forms—Biosketch and Current & Pending (Other) Support—for all applications and RPPRs submitted on or after January 25, 2026. Please see NOT-OD-26-018 for full details.

What This Means for Researchers:

• Applicants and recipients must use SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae) to prepare and certify NIH Biosketch and Current & Pending (Other) Support forms. SciENcv generates the digitally certified PDFs for submission.
• All senior/key personnel must have an ORCID iD and it must be linked to their eRA Commons account.

Before Creating Your NIH Biosketch in SciENcv

To ensure a smooth setup, complete the following steps:

• Review and update your ORCID profile, including publications.
• Link your ORCID iD to your eRA Commons Person Profile 
• Log in to My NCBI and confirm your account is linked to your ORCID iD, eRA Commons, and Duke University.
• Add delegates to your MyNCBI account (MyBibliography, SciENcv, or both), if needed. 

Duke Resources

• myRESEARCHpath Guide: Comprehensive instructions for both Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support forms, step-by-step guidance, and an extensive FAQ:
• Medical Center Library Biosketch libguide: Includes the video tutorial Biosketch Set Up in SciENcv:The New Common Forms.
• SciENcv Support at Duke: Need help with either your Biosketch or your Current & Pending (Other) Support forms?
  • Email - sciencvhelp@duke.edu. 
  • Teams - sciENcv NIH Common Forms Live Support
• SciENcv Biosketch office hours:
  • Want to talk to a librarian? Attend office hours held by the Medical Center Library on Fridays from 12 Noon to 1 PM. Register on our website under the training & consulting tab.
• Other Support Review Tool
  • SPS Other Support: Grant Manager User Guide
  • SPS Other Support: Researcher User Guide
  • Other Support Review Tool Live Support

From Medical Center Library & Archives