Preparing NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support

A revised National Science Foundation (NSF) Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), known as NSF 20-1, has been released, and will be effective on June 1, 2020. NSF-approved formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support will be effective for new proposals submitted or due on/after October 5, 2020. NSF will continue to implement all other changes within PAPPG 20-1 beginning June 1, 2020. 

Biographical Sketch

• SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae) allows the researcher to quickly create and maintain their NSF Biographical Sketch, and to integrate publications and other profile information from ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier). The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) encourages GW researchers to use ORCID for listing NSF publications to simplify entering and updating publications in one place, and then import the publication records into other systems, including SciENcv.
• Training resources are available on the SciENcv website.

• NSF released a fillable PDF for optional use. (Available Now)
  • Proposers can download the form from NSF’s Biographical Sketch page, complete the form, and upload it as part of their proposal via FastLane/Research.gov.
• A set of frequently asked questions related to using SciENcv to create a Biographical Sketch is available online.
• GW University Librarians are available to assist GW researchers, faculty and staff with setting-up and working within ORCID and SciENcv.

Gelman Library ORCID Research Guide

Request an in-person or online consultation with a GW Librarian

Current and Pending Support

• SciENcv will produce the NSF-compliant PDF for Current and Pending Support. (Available Now)
• NSF released a fillable PDF for optional use. (Available Now)
  • Proposers can download the form from NSF’s Current and Pending Support page, complete the form, and upload it as part of their proposal via FastLane/Research.gov.
• Detailed information is available in the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), Chapter, II.C.2.h.
• A set of frequently asked questions related to current and pending support is available online.

Additional Resources

NSF will continue to keep the research community informed as approved formats and related information become available, and this information will be available on NSF websites for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support.