[Flex] Fwd: Now Available: NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support Formats

Wed Apr 1 14:30:56 EDT 2020

I am putting together a notes/howto for making the biosketches. Will get 
it out ASAP.
s

On 4/1/2020 2:27 PM, Kelly Servant wrote:
>
> Well, this is going to be fun.
>
> Thank you Jean for sharing.
>
> Kelly
>
> *From:* flex-bounces at whoi.edu <flex-bounces at whoi.edu> *On Behalf Of 
> *Jean Davis Taft
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 01, 2020 2:19 PM
> *To:* 'FLEX' <flex at whoi.edu>
> *Subject:* [Flex] Fwd: Now Available: NSF-approved Biographical Sketch 
> and Current and Pending Support Formats
>
> Hi everyone,
> Just wanted to make sure that you received this email. The good times 
> just keep getting better! I am attaching the much anticipated pdf. 
> Only twelve pages!
> Hope everyone is bearing up bravely!
> With all good wishes,
> Jean
>
>
>
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> Now Available: NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and 
> Pending Support Formats
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> Wed, 1 Apr 2020 17:47:09 +0000
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> *From: *
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> NSF Business Applications <NSF_Business_Applications at NSF.GOV> 
> <mailto:NSF_Business_Applications at NSF.GOV>
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> *To: *
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> Jean Davis Taft <jtaft at WHOI.EDU> <mailto:jtaft at WHOI.EDU>
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> Dear Colleagues:
>
> We are pleased to announce the availability of both NSF-approved 
> formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support 
> sections of National Science Foundation (NSF) proposals that fall 
> under the revised /Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide/ 
> <https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20001&org=NSF> 
> (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) (see the February 6, 2020 webinar 
> <https://www.nsfpolicyoutreach.com/resources/2-20-pappg-webinar/> for 
> complete details on all revisions to the PAPPG).
>
> Although use of an NSF-approved format for submission of these 
> proposal sections is not required until implementation of the revised 
> PAPPG (NSF 20-1) on June 1, 2020, NSF is encouraging proposers to 
> begin using the NSF-approved formats now. NSF values the feedback from 
> the research community, and we would like to hear about your 
> experience with the new NSF-approved formats. Information about how to 
> provide feedback is included below.
>
> Use of an NSF-approved format aims to reduce administrative burden and 
> improve efficiencies by providing proposers with a compliant and 
> reusable way to maintain this information for subsequent proposal 
> submissions to NSF, while also ensuring that the information is 
> submitted in a standard and searchable composition.
>
> _NSF-approved Formats_
>
>   * *_SciENcv_*: NSF has partnered with the National Institutes of
>     Health (NIH) to use SciENcv: Science Experts Network Curriculum
>     Vitae <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sciencv/> as an NSF-approved
>     format for use in preparation of both the Biographical Sketch and
>     Current and Pending Support sections of an NSF proposal. SciENcv
>     will produce an NSF-compliant PDF version of the documents which
>     proposers can save and submit as part of their proposals via
>     FastLane, Research.gov or Grants.gov. Additional information about
>     the NSF-approved SciENcv formats is available on the NSF
>     biographical sketch
>     <https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/biosketch.jsp> and current
>     and pending support <https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/cps.jsp>
>     websites.
>
> The SciENcv tool integrates with ORCID, enabling proposers to populate 
> their Biographical Sketches by importing data directly from their 
> ORCID records rather than having to manually enter all the required 
> information. Additionally, Biographical Sketch data maintained in 
> SciENcv can be quickly and easily updated on an ongoing basis for 
> subsequent proposal submissions.
>
>   * *_NSF Fillable PDF_*: NSF is also providing a fillable PDF as an
>     NSF-approved format for use to prepare both the Biographical
>     Sketch and Current and Pending Support sections of an NSF
>     proposal. Proposers can download the respective fillable PDF form
>     from the NSF biographical sketch
>     <https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/biosketch.jsp> and current
>     and pending support <https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/cps.jsp>
>     websites and then submit the completed forms as part of their
>     proposals via FastLane, Research.gov or Grants.gov. Note that the
>     NSF fillable PDF for the Biographical Sketch does not integrate
>     with ORCID.
>
> It is important to note that *beginning June 1, 2020*, proposers will 
> be required to use one of the NSF-approved formats for both the 
> Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support sections of NSF 
> proposals. Proposals submitted via FastLane, Research.gov and 
> Grants.gov will be compliance checked to ensure that the documents 
> were prepared in accordance with this new policy.
>
> _We Want Your Feedback_
>
> Although not required for proposal submission until June 1, 2020, we 
> hope that you will start using the NSF-approved formats for 
> Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support as soon as 
> possible. If you have any feedback that would help us make 
> improvements to the two formats in the future, please let us know. 
> Feedback may be submitted by email to policy at nsf.gov 
> <mailto:policy at nsf.gov> or via the Research.gov Feedback 
> <https://www.research.gov/research-portal/appmanager/base/desktop?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=research_home_page&_eventName=research_feedback_event> 
> page (select “Biographical Sketch” or "Current & Pending Support" 
> under the Site Area dropdown menu).
>
> _Upcoming Webinars_
>
> To assist the community about these new requirements and to start 
> using SciENcv now, NSF and NIH are planning to conduct a joint webinar 
> that will include a walk-through of how to prepare the Biographical 
> Sketch and Current and Pending Support documents in SciENcv. 
> Information will be provided as soon as it is available, and we 
> encourage you to sign up for notifications 
> <https://www.nsfpolicyoutreach.com/get-notified/>_._
>
> We also invite you to participate in the next NSF Electronic Research 
> Administration (ERA) Forum 
> <https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/era_forum.jsp> on *May 14, 2020 
> at 1:00PM – 2:30PM EDT* where we will discuss the NSF-approved format 
> requirements, as well as the new capability to prepare and submit 
> separately submitted collaborative proposals in Research.gov. To sign 
> up for ERA Forum notifications including registration availability for 
> the May 14 event, please send a blank email to 
> NSF-ERA-FORUM-subscribe-request at listserv.nsf.gov 
> <mailto:NSF-ERA-FORUM-subscribe-request at listserv.nsf.gov>and you will 
> be automatically enrolled.
>
> _Training Resources_
>
> The following training resources are now available, and NSF will 
> continue to keep the community informed as additional resources are 
> released.
>
> /Biographical Sketch Resources/
>
>   * NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch
>     <https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/biosketch.jsp> website
>   * SciENcv Guidance on Creating an NSF Biographical Sketch
>     <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK154494/#sciencv.Using_the_NSF_Biographical_Sketc>,
>     including step-by-step instructions and screenshots for each of
>     the four required sections (This is a subsection of the guidance
>     at SciENcv Help <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK154494/>_.)_
>   * YouTube Video - SciENcv for NSF Users: Biographical Sketches
>     <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk7qlbele0k&feature=youtu.be>
>     (This is a *new* video targeted to the NSF research community.)
>   * NSF PAPPG (NSF 20-1) webinar
>     <https://www.nsfpolicyoutreach.com/resources/2-20-pappg-webinar/>(recorded
>     February 6, 2020)
>   * YouTube Video - SciENcv Tutorial
>     <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRWy-3GXhtU&feature=youtu.be>
>   * YouTube Video - Integrating with ORCID
>     <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_cKSRr7TJ4&feature=youtu.be>
>   * FAQs on using NSF Fillable PDF
>     <https://www.research.gov/common/attachment/Desktop/NSFPDF-FAQs.pdf>
>
> //
>
> /Current and Pending Support Resources/
>
>   * NSF-Approved Formats for Current and Pending Support
>     <https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/cps.jsp> website
>
>   * SciENcv Guidance on Creating an NSF Current and Pending Support
>     document
>     <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK154494/#sciencv.Using_the_NSF_Current__Pending_S>,
>     including step-by-step instructions and screenshots for the two
>     required sections (This is a subsection of the guidance at SciENcv
>     Help <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK154494/>_.)_
>   * NSF PAPPG (NSF 20-1) webinar
>     <https://www.nsfpolicyoutreach.com/resources/2-20-pappg-webinar/>(recorded
>     February 6, 2020)
>   * FAQs
>     <https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/papp/pappg20_1/faqs_cps20_1.pdf>
>     addressing policy questions related to the PAPPG (NSF 20-1)
>     clarifications to the current and pending support coverage, as
>     well as questions regarding use of an NSF-approved format for
>     current and pending support
>   * FAQs on using NSF Fillable PDF
>     <https://www.research.gov/common/attachment/Desktop/NSFPDF-FAQs.pdf>
>
> *Questions?* Policy-related questions should be directed to 
> policy at nsf.gov <mailto:policy at nsf.gov>. If you have technical or IT 
> system-related questions, please contact the NSF Help Desk at 
> 1-800-673-6188 (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM ET; Monday - Friday except federal 
> holidays) or via fastlane at nsf.gov <mailto:fastlane at nsf.gov>.
>
> Regards,
>
> National Science Foundation
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