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NIH Biosketch : Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honors

Biosketch Format

The biosketch format for this libguide is the version that was revised October 2021 and approved through September 2024. This version is required on or after January 25, 2022.

Positions and Honors

Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honors

List in reverse chronological order all current positions and scientific appointments both domestic and foreign, including affiliations with foreign entities or governments. This includes titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received, and whether full-time, part-time, or voluntary (including adjunct, visiting, or honorary). High school students and undergraduates may include any previous positions. For individuals who are not currently located at the applicant organization, include the expected position at the applicant organization and the expected start date.

List any relevant academic and professional achievements and honors. In particular:

  • Students, postdoctorates, and junior faculty should include scholarships, traineeships, fellowships, and development awards, as applicable.
  • Clinicians should include information on any clinical licensures and specialty board certifications that they have achieved.

Notes: Positions and Honors

  • If your NCBI account is linked to your eRA Commons account, the Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honors section is auto-populated.