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Using SciENcv to Prepare NSF Formats
Background
SciENcv is mandatory to prepare the NSF Biographical Sketch (Biosketch) and Current and Pending Support for all proposal submissions due on or after October 23, 2023. The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) encourages GW researchers to set up their individual ORCID account that will allow integration with SciENcv.
Process
Set up an ORCID ID account
- Researchers can schedule their ORCID consultation with a GW librarian (Gelman / Himmelfarb) for assistance. SciENcv and ORCID are two distinct systems that can be used together to facilitate the creation of the NSF Biosketch. ORCID supports automated linkages between the researcher and their publications eliminating the need to manually add publications moving forward. Guidance: the GW Libraries ORCID website
Log into SciENcv to Prepare Biosketch and Current and Pending Support Document
- GW librarians can assist researchers with navigating SciENcv to create and maintain approved formats for NSF.
Guidance
- GW Libraries ORCID website
- NSF Biographical Sketch
- What to Disclose in NSF Current and Pending Support?
- Not Disclosed in NSF Current and Pending Support
- Gelman Library ORCID Guide
- OSP NSF Biographical Sketch & Current and Pending Support Guide
Resources
- SciENcv Home Page (Training resources are available on the SciENcv website.)
- NSF Biographical Sketch
- NSF Current and Pending Support
- NSF Table: Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support
- NSF PAPPG 23-1
- Research.gov
- Gelman Library ORCID Guide
- GW Libraries ORCID Website: More Resources
- OSP NSF Biographical Sketch & Current and Pending Support Guide
Support
- Department: If you have general questions about preparing your disclosure document please contact your Department administrator
- PODs: TBD have to determine when POD is to be contacted
- Pre-award: If you need general advice and/or have additional compliance questions, please contact your assigned pre-award Sponsored Projects Administrator/Analyst (link to pre-award staff list)
- Library: If you need assistance with setting up your Orchid ID or have questions regarding scIENcv, please contact