Is Your NIH Biosketch Ready for 2026?
The NIH is transitioning completion of the biographical sketch to the Common Forms, making SciENcv mandatory, and altering how you present your expertise.
Download our side-by-side comparison guide to ensure your next application remains compliant.
How do the new 2026 NIH Biographical Sketch requirements differ from the format you’ve used for years? With the traditional 5-page document being phased out in favor of mandatory Common Forms format, even seasoned researchers are facing a learning curve.
Our 2026 NIH Biographical Sketch Comparison Table provides a clear, section-by-section breakdown of what’s staying the same, what’s changing, and exactly where the new character and entry limits apply.
- Navigate the mandatory shift to SciENcv: Understand the end of the traditional 5-page document and the move to digital-first, non-page-limited outputs
- Clarify Appointment Reporting: Learn the new rules for listing academic positions versus service positions
- Stay Compliant: Get a head start on the 2026 Common Form requirements to avoid administrative delays with your next submission
- Strategize: Determine how to best present your expertise based on the changes to Contributions to Science and Supporting Products
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