Biosketch training

The Library will be providing several training sessions on the New NIH Biosketch format.

Seminars giving an overview on the new format are scheduled for :

• Wednesday, April 22, from 10am-11am in the Committee Lecture Hall MBB2N
• Wednesday, May 6, from 11am-12pm in IMM 1W
• Monday, May 11, from 11am-12 pm in MEM 1 EP (podium side)

Please RSVP for the overview sessions to Angela at amurrell@scripps.edu.

Two hands-on training sessions are scheduled for:

• Monday, April 27, from 11am-12:30pm in the IT Training room located on the 2nd floor of the Science Park 3050 building
• Tuesday, April 28, from 1pm-2:30pm in the IT Training room located on the 2nd floor of the Science Park 3050 building

To register for the hands-on training session on April 27 & 28, please sign up here: http://www.scripps.edu/itsadmin/training/index.php 

Select the date you wish to attend.

Specify if you wish to use a Windows or Macintosh computer.

The Library's NIH Biosketch guide has some useful links,FAQs and handouts to get you started.

New Biosketch format

The NIH will require use of a new Biosketch format for grant applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2015.

The Library has created a guide to help you understand the new NIH Biosketch requirements.

Key changes include:

• Extends page limit from 4 to 5 pages.
• Allows applicants to add up to 4 peer reviewed publications that specifically highlight their experience to section A. Personal Statement.
• Changes section C from Selected Peer Reviewed Publications to Contribution to Science. Applicants can briefly describe up to 5 of their most significant contributions to science and include up to 4 peer reviewed publications or other non-publication products, such as patents, audio or video products, data and research materials, databases, educational aids or curricula, instruments or equipment, models, protocols, and software or netware. Each contribution should be no longer than one half page including figures and citations.
• Provide a URL to a full list of published work as found in a publicly available database, such as SciENcv or My Bibliography.

Check out the FAQs for the new NIH Biosketch format.

Classes reviewing the new Biosketch format will be announced soon.