Dear Colleagues:

NSF recently recorded a webinar about the requirement to use an NSF-approved format for both the biographical sketch and current & pending support documents as part of proposals submitted to NSF. The policy, outlined in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1), goes into effect for proposals submitted or due, on or after June 1, 2020.  The two NSF-approved formats are SciENcv: Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae, and an NSF Fillable PDF. 

Webinar topics include:

• The policy guidance for preparation of the biographical sketch and current and pending support sections of the proposal
• A walk-through of the user experience in accessing these formats in NSF systems
• Detailed guidance from NIH on using SciENcv for preparing both documents
• Answers to a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs)

For additional information, see the NSF pages for the biographical sketch and current and pending support.  We would like your feedback on these formats prior to the June 1^st requirement. Please provide your comments and questions to policy@nsf.gov. 

Regards,

Jean Feldman

Office of Budget, Finance & Award Management

National Science Foundation