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The Biographical Sketch Common Form provides guidelines for individuals involved in federally funded research projects to submit their biographical sketches. The form, effective November 1, 2023, is used to assess qualifications and requires disclosure of foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs and other foreign affiliations, while prohibiting participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. It emphasizes the omission of personal information and outlines required sections: Identifying Information, Organization and Location, Professional Preparation, Appointments and Positions, Products, and Certification. Each section has specific formatting and content requirements, such as listing professional preparation and appointments in reverse chronological order and providing full citation information for products. Individuals must certify the accuracy and completeness of the information and confirm non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The document also includes Privacy Act and Burden Statements, detailing the authority for information collection and its estimated public reporting burden.

The Biographical Sketch Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, outlines requirements for individuals designated as senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects. Its primary purpose is to evaluate the qualifications of individuals, teams, or organizations for proposed activities. A key component is the mandatory disclosure of contracts and support from foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs, as well as other foreign government-affiliated activities, consistent with NSPM-33. The form explicitly prohibits participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs and warns against submitting personal information. Required sections include identifying information (name, PID, position title), organization and location, professional preparation (education and training), appointments and positions (domestic and foreign for the past three years), and products demonstrating qualifications (publications, inventions, data, etc.). Each product requires full citation. Finally, a certification section requires an affirmation of accuracy and non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Misrepresentations can lead to prosecution. The document also includes Privacy Act and Burden Statements, detailing how information will be used and the estimated public reporting burden.

The Biographical Sketch Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, provides guidelines for individuals designated as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to evaluate the qualifications of individuals, teams, or organizations for proposed activities. A key aspect of the form is the mandatory disclosure of foreign government-sponsored contracts, talent recruitment programs, and other affiliated activities, in compliance with NSPM-33. Individuals are explicitly prohibited from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs and are directed to a reference table for specific pre- and post-award disclosure requirements. The form outlines required sections including identifying information (name, persistent identifier, position title), organization and location, professional preparation (education and training in reverse chronological order), appointments and positions (academic, professional, or institutional roles, domestic and foreign, for the past three years), and products (demonstrating qualifications, such as publications, technologies, or inventions). Each product must include full citation information. Finally, a certification section requires individuals to attest to the accuracy and completeness of the provided information and confirm non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Personal information, such as home addresses or marital status, is explicitly excluded. The form has no page or character limit, and submission of information is voluntary, though failure to provide it may affect award possibilities. The OMB control number for this collection is 3145-0279, expiring 10/31/2026.

The Biographical Sketch Common Form provides instructions for individuals identified as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess qualifications and ensure compliance with disclosure requirements, particularly concerning foreign government-sponsored programs and talent recruitment. The form mandates disclosure of contracts with foreign entities, adherence to NSPM-33 guidelines, and prohibits participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. It outlines specific sections, including identifying information, professional preparation, appointments, and products, emphasizing the exclusion of personal data. All entries require detailed citation information. A crucial aspect is the certification, where individuals attest to the accuracy and completeness of their disclosures and confirm non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Misrepresentations can lead to severe penalties. The form also includes privacy act and burden statements, highlighting the voluntary nature of submission but noting that incomplete information may reduce the chances of receiving an award.

The Biographical Sketch Common Form outlines instructions for individuals, particularly senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects, to submit a biographical sketch. This form is used to assess an individual's qualifications for proposed activities and requires disclosure of foreign government-sponsored contracts and talent recruitment program support, consistent with NSPM-33. It prohibits participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form specifies required sections: identifying information (name, PID, position title), organization and location, professional preparation (education, training), appointments and positions (domestic and foreign for three years), and products demonstrating qualifications (publications, inventions). Individuals must certify the accuracy and completeness of the provided information and confirm non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Personal information like home addresses should not be included. The document emphasizes adherence to disclosure requirements and legal ramifications for misrepresentations. The information collected is used for proposal selection and may be shared with reviewers and other government entities.