#  CV/Bio Sketch 

 



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## 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**.



 

##  Resources 

 



 ### Job Aids

- [Harvard SciENcv NIH Biosketch Job Aid](/resource/harvard-sciencv-nih-biosketch-job-aid "Harvard SciENcv NIH Biosketch Job Aid")
- [Harvard SciENcv NIH Other Support Job Aid](/sites/g/files/omnuum12866/files/2026-02/Harvard_SciENcv_Full_NIH_OtherSupport_Job_Aid_01292026_mm_rk.pdf "Harvard SciENcv NIH Other Support Job Aid")



 

 ### Infographics

- [Biosketch Prep Using ORCID iD and SciENcv](https://hu.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/OSPTrainingNeedsAssessment/IQC_jCz17rn8SYxbX73CzceiAQngixyrhXbPm0HYifirxTQ) (includes additional resources not listed on this page)



 

 ### NIH

- [General Instructions for NIH and Other PHS Agencies](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide/forms-i/general-forms-i.pdf) (see page 82)
- [NIH Biosketch Format Pages, Instructions, and Samples](https://grants.nih.gov/grants-process/write-application/forms-directory/biosketch) [NIH FAQs](https://grants.nih.gov/faqs#/biosketches.htm)[SciENcv](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sciencv/)



 

 ### NSF

- [Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide](https://nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/nsf24_1.pdf) (see page 61)
- [SciENcv](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sciencv/)



 

 ### NASA

- [NASA Biosketch template](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/biosketch-form.docx)
- [How to Sign a Biographical Sketch or Current and Pending (Other) Support Form](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/how-to-sign-a-biosketch-or-current-and-pending-support-form.pdf)
- [NASA Policy Update](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/)



 

 ### Other

- Blog: [NSF-Approved Formats for Biographical Sketch and Current & Pending Support](https://osp.finance.harvard.edu/blog/nsf-approved-formats-biographical-sketch-and-current-pending)
- Blog: [NSF-Approved Formats for Biographical Sketch and Current & Pending Support](https://osp.finance.harvard.edu/blog/nsf-approved-formats-biographical-sketch-and-current-pending)
- [SciENcv Biosketch Prep Help](https://hu.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/OSPTrainingNeedsAssessment/IQC_jCz17rn8SYxbX73CzceiAQngixyrhXbPm0HYifirxTQ)