NIH biosketches must conform to a specific format. NIH staff and peer reviewers utilize the biosketch to ensure that individuals included on the applications are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research.
To support prior approval requests for changes in senior/key personnel status and changes of recipient organization. In progress reports when new senior/key personnel or other significant contributors are identified, and In competing applications for all types of grant programs,
Some funding opportunities or programs may also request biosketches for additional personnel (e.g., Participating Faculty Biosketch attachment for institutional training awards).Īpplicants and recipients are required to submit biosketches NIH requires submission of a biosketch for each proposed senior/key personnel and other significant contributor on a grant application. A biographical sketch (also referred to as biosketch) documents an individual's qualifications and experience for a specific role in a project.
