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SciENcv

SciENcv is a tool for the creation of biographical sketches during the grant application process. It is a growing requirement to use a SciENcv created biosketch for government grants across agencies.

Agencies requiring or recommending the use of SciENcv:

NSF
NIH
DoE, Office of Science
IES

NSF Expectations

Since October 23, 2023, only the SciENcv-created documents will be accepted. NSF is pushing folks toward the SciENcv tool. Learning it sooner rather than later will make your life easier.

SciENcv Quick Links

SciENcv Homepage
This page is one of a few routes to enter the SciENcv tool. This access point will take you into the same My NCBI account that is referenced under the "Creating a biosketch" page. If you do not have the appropriate accounts connected, you'll be prompted to connect those accounts via this link.
NSF Fillable PDF (PAPPG 23-1)
This is the approved NSF fillable PDF for the Biosketch. It will be accepted through October 22, 2023. After that date, you are required to submit Biosketch documents generated through the SciENcv platform.

Using SciENcv FAQs
Updated May 20, 2024, this document answers general questions concerning the NSF requirements.
SciENcv for NSF Users: Biographical Sketches
This ~6 minute video will describe the basics of using SciENcv for creating NSF Biosketches.

Subject Librarians

Your subject librarians are an important part of the grants ecosystem at UT Austin. Below are several librarians with expertise in SciENcv and related programs who can help to answer questions and point you in the right direction.

Meryl Brodsky (Communication/Information Science)

Grant Hardaway (Psychology & Life Sciences)

Larayne Dallas (Engineering)

Janelle Hedstrom (Education & Marine Science)