Biosketch Instructions and Information Required in Personal Statement Section


Upload your NIH biosketch OMB No. 0925-0001 and 0925-0002 (Rev. 10/2021 Approved Through 01/31/2026).
It is not necessary to reformat to AHA page specifications.

The biosketch is limited to five pages.

Address the following AHA requirements in the Personal Statement section of the biosketch:

  • All applicants: Data Sharing
    If public sharing of your research outputs such as data, code, or material led to scientific advances by others, you are encouraged to detail this.
  • All applicants (except fellows): Inclusive and safe environment
    • Include a statement in the Personal Statement section that explicitly states how you will contribute to a safe and inclusive work environment.
    • In addition, mentors on Fellowships and Career Development Awards should complete recognized training specific to sexual and gender-based harassment. **This training may be part of any applicable equity and inclusion training**
  • Predoctoral Fellowship and Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants: Career Goals
    The AHA requires a statement on career goals in “Section A. Personal Statement.” 
    Career goals should reflect the applicant’s true plans and are not required by the AHA to be traditional academic or clinical research work.

Collaborative Sciences Award:
Each co-principal investigator should provide a biosketch. Each Co-PI must upload their own biosketch (5-page maximum per biosketch).

 

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