NIH Requiring Common Forms and SciENcv Certification Starting January 25, 2026, and Research Security Training Certification Starting May 25, 2026

Common Form Implementation Begins January 25, 2026

Starting in January, and per NOT-OD-26-18, NIH and AHRQ will require: 

• Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support.
• A new NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement.

These forms must be generated in SciENcv, and all senior/key personnel must:

• Link an ORCID iD to their eRA Commons account.
• Personally certify their forms in SciENcv.
  • The SciENcv Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents require each individual to certify that the information provided is accurate, current, and complete.
• Certify they are not participating in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP).

  
  Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (MFTRP) Certification

  Individuals who are party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a senior/key person on federal proposals. See University Policy R-7-200A: Prohibition of Participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs 

  • See also NIH disclosure requirements

Key Dates:

Before January 24, 2026:		Continue using current NIH formats
On/after January 25, 2026:		Use Common Forms and NIH Supplement

 

Expanded Documentation Requirements

For Other Support submissions, senior/key personnel are required to provide copies of supporting documentation for certain foreign relationships and resources, including:

• Employment or appointment agreements with non-U.S. entities (e.g., contracts, letters of appointment).
• Contracts or sponsored agreements awarded to the foreign entity where the researcher is named as PI or holds another role.
• Agreements for in-kind support, such as: 
  • Access to lab space, facilities, or equipment.
  • Provision of personnel or funding.
  • Other resources supporting research activities, regardless of location.

NIH may request these documents during Just-In-Time (JIT) or post-award compliance checks.

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Research Security Training Requirements Effective May 25, 2026

Starting in May, and per NIH Notice NOT-OD-26-17, all senior/key personnel listed on NIH proposals must complete a compliant research security training, such as rED 367 or the CITI module for research security, PRIOR to submission.  Certification of completion is required at the time of proposal submission through the SciENcv Biographical Sketch.

This certification is provided separately for each individual designated as senior/key personnel on the proposal.

• • The SciENcv Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents require each individual to certify that the information provided is accurate, current, and complete, and that they have completed the requisite research security training during the last 12 months.

 

Questions regarding research security training or foreign influence should be sent to the Research Security Office.   General questions re: NIH submissions should be sent to your Sponsored Projects Officer.