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SciENcv Explained – Preparing NIH and NSF Biosketches & Other Support

January 20, 2026

Welcome back to our biweekly series of bite-sized research administration trainings brought to you by the Department of Contracts and Grants.

This week’s topic: SciENcv Explained – Preparing NIH and NSF Biosketches & Other Support

Why It Matters: Federal sponsors now require the use of SciENcv to prepare Biosketch and Other Support documents, with NIH’s requirement taking effect January 25, 2026. SciENcv standardizes how researchers disclose qualifications, funding, effort, and research support, reducing formatting errors, inconsistent disclosures, and last-minute proposal issues. Understanding SciENcv early helps investigators and departments stay compliant, improves transparency around research commitments, and supports smoother proposal review and submission.

In This Video, You’ll Learn:

  • What SciENcv is and why federal agencies now require its use.

  • How SciENcv standardizes Biosketch and Research Support disclosures.

  • When SciENcv is required and how it fits into proposal preparation.

  • Best practices and common pitfalls to avoid compliance issues.

👉 Watch SciENcv Explained – Preparing NIH and NSF Biosketches & Other Support

Questions or Feedback?
We’re here to help. For questions related to this video, please contact Noah Congelliere in the Department of Contracts and Grants.

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