The Biosketch
An Overview
What is the Biosketch?
The Biosketch is a document required to accompany applications for NIH funding. It is used to highlight an individual's qualifications for a specific role on a proposed project. All senior/key personnel as well as other significant contributors must submit one.
The Biosketch has a limit of five pages. In the Personal Statement, you may cite up to four research products that reflect your experience and qualifications. Each Contribution to Science should contain no more than five research products.
The Basic Elements
- Name
- eRA Commons User Name (if applicable)
- Position Title
- Education/Training
Four Important Sections
- Personal Statement - What makes you qualified for this project?
- Positions and Honors - What appointments, employment, and honors have you received in your professional career?
- Contributions to Science - Has your work made transformative and influential contributions to the scientific field?
- Research Support/Scholastic Performance - Does your ongoing work fit your specific role in the proposed project?
For more information, see the NIH Guide on Biosketch formats with templates and samples.
Tools You Can Use
MY NCBI
Register for a MY NCBI account to manage your bibliography.
SciENcv
Use SciENcv to create and format your Biosketch, linking it with your publications in My NCBI.
ORCiD
Use ORCiD to import your publications from Scopus, PubMed Europe, or CrossRef.
eRA Commons
Use eRA Commons if you are a PI to link your project with your funding.
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Website: http://welch.jhmi.edu/
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