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The Biographical Sketch Common Form (OMB Number: 3145-0279) provides standardized instructions and requirements for senior/key personnel submitting biographical sketches for federally funded research projects. The form is used by federal agencies to assess the qualifications of individuals or teams proposing research activities. Under NSPM-33 guidelines and federal law, applicants are strictly required to disclose any support, contracts, or affiliations with foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs. Participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs is legally prohibited. Applicants must also omit all personal, non-professional information from the form. The biographical sketch has no page or character limit and must include the following required sections: * **Identifying Information:** Full name, Persistent Identifier (PID), and current position title. * **Organization and Location:** Primary employer name and location. * **Professional Preparation:** Chronological list of education, postdoctoral training, and fellowships. * **Appointments and Positions:** All academic, professional, or institutional appointments held within the last three years. * **Products:** Citable and accessible publications, patents, technologies, databases, or other professional outputs demonstrating qualification. * **Certification:** A mandatory signed and dated statement (within 12 months of submission) certifying that the provided information is accurate and that the individual is not involved in a malign foreign talent recruitment program. Failure to provide complete information may jeopardize award selection. The estimated public reporting burden for completing this collection of information is two hours.

The Biographical Sketch Common Form (OMB Number: 3145-0279) is a standardized document used by federal research funding agencies to evaluate the qualifications of senior and key personnel proposing activities for federally funded research projects. Per NSPM-33 guidelines and 42 USC § 19232, applicants must disclose all foreign government-sponsored contracts, talent recruitment programs, and affiliated activities; participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs is strictly prohibited. To protect applicant privacy, personal information such as home addresses and personal contact details must be omitted. While there is no page or character limit, the form strictly requires the following structured sections: * **Identifying Information:** Full name, persistent digital identifier (PID), and current position title. * **Organization and Location:** Primary organization name and geographical location. * **Professional Preparation:** Education and training history, including postdoctoral and fellowship programs, listed in reverse chronological order. * **Appointments and Positions:** All academic, professional, or institutional roles (paid or unpaid) held within the last three years, listed in reverse chronological order. * **Products:** A structured list of citable, accessible research outputs (e.g., publications, patents, datasets, or technologies) demonstrating the individual's qualifications. * **Certification:** A signed and dated statement (valid within 12 months of submission) certifying that the provided information is accurate and complete, and verifying that the individual is not affiliated with a malign foreign talent recruitment program. Misrepresentation may result in federal prosecution and liability.

The Biographical Sketch Common Form is a standardized document used by federal research funding agencies to evaluate the qualifications of senior/key personnel applying for federally funded research projects. It outlines required disclosures and formatting guidelines to ensure transparency and compliance with federal policies, such as NSPM-33. Key requirements of the form include: - **Disclosures:** Applicants must disclose all participation in programs sponsored by foreign governments, including foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs. In accordance with 42 USC § 19232, individuals are strictly prohibited from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. - **Exclusions:** Personal information, such as home addresses, personal phone numbers, and marital status, must be excluded. - **Required Sections:** The form mandates identifying information, a Persistent Identifier (PID), professional preparation (education and training in reverse chronological order), and academic or professional appointments held within the last three years outside the primary organization. It also requires a list of citable, accessible products (e.g., publications, patents, datasets) demonstrating the applicant's qualifications. - **Certification:** Applicants must sign and date a certification statement confirming the accuracy of the information and verifying they are not members of a malign foreign talent recruitment program. The signature must be dated within 12 months of submission. Managed under OMB Control Number 3145-0279, this collection of information is estimated to take an average of two hours per response.

This document outlines the requirements and format for the Biographical Sketch Common Form, which is used by federal research funding agencies to assess the qualifications of senior or key personnel on federally funded research projects. In alignment with NSPM-33 and 42 USC § 19232, individuals must disclose all foreign government-sponsored activities, including talent recruitment programs, and are strictly prohibited from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Applicants are warned not to include personal information, such as home addresses or contact details. The biographical sketch has no page or character limit and must include the following required sections: * **Identifying Information:** Name, Persistent Identifier (PID), and current position title. * **Organization and Location:** The name and location of the individual's primary organization. * **Professional Preparation:** Educational and training history listed in reverse chronological order. * **Appointments and Positions:** All academic, professional, or institutional appointments outside the primary organization for the past three years. * **Products:** Citable and accessible publications, patents, technologies, or datasets demonstrating the individual's qualifications. * **Certification:** A signed and dated statement verifying that the provided information is accurate and that the individual is not involved in a malign foreign talent recruitment program. Administered under the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, submission of this form is voluntary, but failure to provide complete information may jeopardize award consideration. The estimated public reporting burden is two hours per response.

This document outlines the requirements and instructions for the Biographical Sketch Common Form, which is utilized by federal agencies to evaluate the qualifications of senior and key personnel applying for federally funded research projects. In compliance with National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33) and federal law (42 USC § 19232), applicants are strictly required to disclose all foreign government-sponsored activities, contracts, and talent recruitment programs. Participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs is legally prohibited. To maintain privacy, applicants must exclude personal details such as home addresses and personal contact information. The form contains no page or character limits and mandates the following sections: - **Identifying Information:** Full name, Persistent Identifier (PID), and current position title. - **Organization and Location:** Primary employer name and physical location. - **Professional Preparation:** Chronological list of educational degrees, fellowships, and training. - **Appointments and Positions:** All academic, professional, or institutional roles held domestically and internationally over the past three years. - **Products:** Citable and accessible scholarly contributions, including publications, patents, technologies, and datasets. - **Certification:** A signed and dated statement (within 12 months of submission) verifying the accuracy of the information and certifying that the individual is not involved in a malign foreign talent recruitment program. Misrepresentations are subject to federal prosecution.