NIH SciENcv Requirements

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Last Updated: Mar 04, 2026, 12:29 PM

NIH SciENcv Requirements

The mandate to use SciENcv for preparation of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support originally set to go into effect on May 25, 2025, has been postponed. Continue to use the current versions of the Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents for applications and reports until further notice.

We still encourage investigators to create their SciENcv account and become familiar with the system in preparation for a future implementation date for NIH and other federal agencies.

Background

SciENcv: Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae enables researchers to assemble their professional information, including expertise, employment, education, and professional accomplishments, and generate NIH-compliant personnel documents. Adoption of this single, common profile system for federal grants reduces administrative burden for researchers.

Using SciENcv

This job aid will assist you in creating your SciENcv account and creating the required documents.

An ORCID ID will be required for the NIH Common Forms. The ID must be linked to your eRA Commons Personal Profile.

Using your ORCID ID with SciENcv

Researchers are required to obtain an ORCID ID (Open Researcher & Contributor ID). An ORCID ID is a free persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher. ORCID is a space to collect all of your scholarly works, from traditional articles to art works and dance performances to datasets and more.

Register for an ORCID ID.

Linking your ORCID account in SciENcv will import your profile information and publication data into your SciENcv profile. See the job aid for more instructions.

Quick Links

Job Aid

SciENcv

Video – About SciENcv, How to Set Up an Account, How to Prepare Personnel Documents

Workshop Video and Resources – Creating NIH or NSF-Compliant Documents with SciENcv; NCBI Tutorial

SciENcv Help Manual

ORCID

SIU ORCID Slide Set – Managing Your Online Identity