NIH Biographical Sketch

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NIH Biographical Sketch

• Ada Watson
• Departmental Administrator
• Department of Cancer Biology
• Van Cherington
• Departmental Administrator
• Department of Cancer Immunology and Aids

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Goals of this Session

• What is a BioSketch? Why is it submitted with a
  grant?
• Detailed Review of NIH Instructions
• Review of NIH Format Requirements

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What is a BioSketch

• It is an abbreviated CV (resume with
  publications) that highlights the key personnel
  or other significant contributors relevant
  experience/qualifications.
• It is specific to the project proposed.
• It must follow the guidelines of the sponsor.

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Sections of the Biosketch

• Header personal information, education
• Section A Positions Honors
• Section B Selected Publications
• Section C Related Research Support

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Overview

• Follow the NIH Instructions

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Why not use the same BioSketch?

• Understand that the last biosketch used, may
  not be the correct biosketch for this next
  grant
• Bibliographies must be most relevant to the
  specific grant
• Selected Research Support must be relevant to
  grant topic
• Many PIs have multiple biosketches
• Requests for biosketches should be reviewed with
  department sponsored research staff

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Details from NIH Instructions

• There is no form page for the biographical
  sketch.
• You must include the biographical sketches of all
  KEY personnel and other significant contributors,
  including consultants.
• Use the sample format on the "Biographical Sketch
  Format Page" (in handout).

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Details from NIH Instructions (cont.)

• Use NIH required font (Arial, Helvetica, Georgia
  or Palatino Linotype 11 points or larger).
• Margin requirements strict guidelines
• The Biographical Sketch may not exceed four
  pages. Sections A and B may not exceed two of the
  four-page limit.
• Complete the educational block at the top of the
  format page, including eRA Commons User Name.

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Page Limits

• The NIH Biosketch may not exceed 4 pages
• Header Sections A B 2 pages.
• Section C 2 pages.

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Detailed Format A

• A. Positions and Honors
• List in chronological order previous positions,
  concluding with your present position.
• List any honors.
• Include present membership on any Federal
  Government public advisory committee.

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Detailed Format B

• B. Selected Publications
• Put in chronological order, oldest 1st
• Peer-reviewed pubs only no reviews
• Manuscripts in press
• Do not include manuscripts submitted or in
  preparation.

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Other Support

• Requested if NIH thinks the grant may be funded.
• Includes ALL current research support (not just
  related support)
• Includes ALL pending research support
• Does not include any completed research support
• Includes effort and direct cost
• Addresses any scientific or budgetary overlap

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Detailed Format C

• C. Research Support
• NOT Other Support
• Ongoing and/or completed (during the last 3
  years)
• Selected research projects (federal and
  non-federal support). Begin with most relevant.
• Do not include percent effort or direct costs.

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Related Research Support Format C

• List selected ongoing or completed (during the
  last three years) research projects (federal or
  non-federal support).
• Begin with the projects that are most relevant to
  the research proposed in this application.
• Briefly indicate the overall goals of the
  projects and responsibilities of principal
  investigator identified above.

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Related Research Support C

• Grant
• Title
• PI
• Role of individual, if not PI
• Project Dates
• Major goals of the project

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Questions