NIH Update: new biosketch not required until 5/25/15

NIH has pushed back the requirement to use the new biosketch format from January to May, although they "encourage" people to start using it for applications due on or after January 25th. The new deadline for mandatory use of the new format is for applications due on or after May 25, as detailed in notice NOT-OD-15-032. They also state in this notice that they have made "adjustments to improve [the] usability" of the new forms.

New biosketch format for NIH applications starting 1/25/15

Applications submitted to the NIH on or after January 25, 2015 will need to use one of the new biosketch formats: standard or Fellowship-specific. These have been in pilot-testing for a few months. (Until that time you may choose to use either the old or new formats.) The new formats and an explanation for the change are found in NIH notice number NOT-OD-15-024; more information can be found on their FAQ's page.

NIH recommends the use of SciENcv for help with creating different biosketch formats. It's also available through My NCBI which you will be familiar with from managing your publications associated with NIH grants.