CV/Bio Sketch

Overview 

A Biographical Sketch (Biosketch) or Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document that summarizes the professional and academic background of the Principal Investigator (PI) and other key personnel listed on a proposal.

These documents typically include:

  • Professional and academic appointments
  • Honors and awards
  • Scholarships and research funding received
  • Publications and other scholarly work

Sponsor requirements vary, and it is important to follow the specific instructions provided by each sponsor when preparing and submitting a CV or biosketch. Many non-federal sponsors request that PIs use either the NIH or NSF biosketch format.

In addition, many federal sponsors now require biosketches and CVs to include:

  • Attestations related to Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, and Research Security Training
  • A digital certification by the Senior/Key Personnel affirming the accuracy and completeness of the information.

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