SciENcv biosketch (mandatory)
2023Effective 25 Oct 2023, NSF requires the SciENcv-generated biographical sketch - the freeform alternative was retired.
Funder guidance · North America
NSF
National Science Foundation
The principal funder of US non-medical fundamental research - mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, computer science, social sciences, education. Mandates SciENcv biographical sketches, ORCID iDs, and (since 2023) NSPM-33-aligned Common Disclosure forms. Open-access mandates effective 2026.
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Active mandates
Required
CRediT status
SciENcv-generated NSF
Biosketch format
North America
Jurisdiction
Mandates + policies
Active NSF requirements
What NSF currently mandates of funded researchers, and when each rule took effect.
ORCID iD strongly recommended
2018All NSF Research.gov accounts can link an ORCID iD; SciENcv pulls publications automatically when linked.
Public Access Plan (NSPM-33)
2026Effective end of 2026, NSF-funded publications must be openly accessible at time of publication (consistent with the 2022 OSTP Nelson memo).
Common Disclosure Form
2024Foreign-component + current-and-pending support unified across federal agencies; submitted via SciENcv.
Cross-cutting policies
How CASRAI standards apply
CRediT statements
CRediT not mandated; encouraged on resulting publications via publisher policies
AI-use disclosure
NSF Office of the Director 2023 statement: reviewers must not enter proposal content into generative AI; PI-side disclosure varies by publisher
Biosketch / CV
SciENcv-generated NSF biosketch + Current and Pending Support
Reporting cycle
Annual / final project reports via Research.gov
Common questions
NSF FAQ
Is SciENcv mandatory for NSF?+
Yes - since 25 October 2023. The old PDF-template biosketch is no longer accepted.
When does NSF open-access kick in?+
NSF's plan implements the 2022 OSTP Nelson memo; full open-access expected by end of 2026 for new publications resulting from NSF awards.
Related CASRAI guidance
