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Biographical Sketch (Biosketch)

NIH Biosketch policy is evolving please see NIH website for most updated information.  Stay tuned for NIH Updates.

There are two sections for Biosketches to be uploaded:
  • Participating Faculty Biosketches (under Program Plan, attachment #7)
    • Combine all participating faculty biosketches into one PDF in alphabetical order by PI last name. 
  • R&R Senior/Key Person Profile section in the SF424
    • Upload PD/PI and key personnel the biosketches here. 
    • Do not upload them in the participating faculty under the program plan.
Faculty are encouraged to provide a tailored personal statement:
  • Training, mentoring, and promoting an inclusive and supportive scientific environment.
  • Providing training in rigorous and unbiased experimental design, methodology, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results.
  • Aiding and supporting trainees in identifying and transitioning into careers in the biomedical research workforce that are consistent with trainees' skills, interests, and values.  
    • Fulfilling the need of the trainees to complete their Ph.D. degrees in a timely fashion.
  • Teaching trainees to conduct biomedical research with increasing responsibility and self-direction.