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

Wed Apr 1 14:54:59 EDT 2020

The C&P has a handy pop up window but we will need to keep them on file for
sure so in G&G we will be using the fillable pdf to avoid the step of
another web address to do them in. 

At least that is the plan for now. 

You got it- a step backwards for sure.

Stay healthy everyone.

Kelly

From: flex-bounces at whoi.edu <flex-bounces at whoi.edu> On Behalf Of Karen
Schwamb
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2020 2:47 PM
To: flex at whoi.edu
Subject: Re: [Flex] Fwd: Now Available: NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and
Current and Pending Support Formats

I've only dabbled in the Sciencv application - I'm happy about the CV pdf,
but not the C&P

On 4/1/2020 2:34 PM, Sheila Clifford wrote:

You know - that fillable biosketch form may be better than the ScienCV
versions I have been making.  THAT may be the way to go!
s

On 4/1/2020 2:32 PM, Kelly Servant wrote:

Did you take a peek at the C&P-that will be a time killer for proposals.

K-

From: flex-bounces at whoi.edu <mailto:flex-bounces at whoi.edu>
<mailto:flex-bounces at whoi.edu> <flex-bounces at whoi.edu> On Behalf Of Sheila
Clifford
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2020 2:31 PM
To: flex at whoi.edu <mailto:flex at whoi.edu> 
Subject: Re: [Flex] Fwd: Now Available: NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and
Current and Pending Support Formats

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 <mailto:flex-bounces at whoi.edu>
<mailto: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'  <mailto:flex at whoi.edu> <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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Subject: 

Now Available: NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending
Support Formats

Date: 

Wed, 1 Apr 2020 17:47:09 +0000

From: 

NSF Business Applications  <mailto:NSF_Business_Applications at NSF.GOV>
<NSF_Business_Applications at NSF.GOV>

To: 

Jean Davis Taft  <mailto:jtaft at WHOI.EDU> <jtaft at WHOI.EDU>

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
<https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20001&org=NSF>
Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (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_Biograp
hical_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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