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NIH Biosketches

NIH will require use of the new biosketch format in applications for research grants with due dates on and after January 25, 2021. dates on or after May 25, 2015

*Section D: Scholastic Performance

NOTE: For Non-Fellowship NIH Biosketch, Section D is removed. For Fellowship NIH Biosketch, Section D has been revised. It is now for Scholastic Performance only

*Note that only the following types of applicants must complete this section:

  • applicants for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships
  • applicants to dissertation research grants (e.g., R36)
  • candidates for research supplements to promote diversity in health-related research from the undergraduate through postdoctoral levels

Scholastic Performance

Predoctoral applicants/candidates (including undergraduates and post-baccalaureates): List by institution and year all undergraduate and graduate courses, with grades. In addition, explain any grading system used if it differs from a 1-100 scale; an A, B, C, D, F system; or a 0-4.0 scale. Also indicate the levels required for a passing grade.

Postdoctoral applicants: List by institution and year all graduate scientific and/or professional courses with grades. In addition, explain any grading system used if it differs from a 1-100 scale; an A, B, C, D, F system; or a 0-4.0 scale. Also indicate the levels required for a passing grade.

[Source: NIH]

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