In May 2025, researchers who are applying for or receiving federal funding will be required to use the Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) system to create and complete biographical sketches to attach to their applications for federal funding and support form.
Biographical sketches, also known as biosketches, are documents that capture a researcher's background, including their education and previous professional history, a personal statement that describes their research interests and background and their publication or research product history. SciENcv is intended to reduce the amount of administrative time required to update and format biosketches. The system interfaces with other systems, such as ORCiD, allowing for a seamless transfer of information, such as previous publications, from one system to SciENcv.
To prepare researchers for the change in policy and to help users learn more about SciENcv, Himmelfarb Library recently published the ‘SciENcv’ research guide.
The SciENcv guide is a tool for researchers who are navigating the system for the first time or those who would like step-by-step instructions as they complete their biographical sketches or supporting documents. Each tab on the guide covers a specific aspect of the biosketch process. Users may start at the beginning and follow the instructions to create their SciENcv profile. Or, they may click through the tabs as needed to see detailed instructions and accompanying images to help guide them through the entire process.
Himmelfarb staff are available to assist with navigating SciENcv. If you have questions about the SciENcv guide, contact Brittany Smith, the Scholarly Communications & Metadata Librarian, at bsmith91@gwu.edu.
