NASA Biographical Sketch Form - October 1, 2024 - Instructions for Submission

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NASA Biographical Sketch Form instructions guide each senior/key person on a NASA-funded project in preparing and submitting a biographical sketch for merit assessment of individuals, teams, or organizations. The guidance explains disclosure obligations aligned with NSPM-33 for contracts and support tied to foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs, and other related foreign activities. It also defines what personal information must not be included, and provides the required form sections and field-level entry requirements.

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NASA Biographical Sketch Form

Purpose and disclosure policy context

NSPM-33 foreign talent recruitment disclosure requirements

Information to avoid submitting

Submission format and required form sections

Identifying Information

Organization and Location

Professional Preparation

Appointments and Positions

NASA BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH FORM October 1, 2024 SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT This Biographical Sketch Form provides instructions for submission of a biographical sketch by each individual identified as a HYPERLINK "https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/researchprotection/nspm33definitions.pdf" senior/key person on a NASA-funded project. The biographical sketch is used to assess how well qualified the individual, team, or organization is to conduct the proposed activities. NASA’s biographical sketch disclosure policy can be found in the HYPERLINK "https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/" NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM). Consistent with National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33), individuals are required to disclose contracts associated with participation in programs sponsored by foreign governments, instrumentalities, or entities, including HYPERLINK "https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/researchprotection/nspm33definitions.pdf" foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs. Further, if individuals receive direct or indirect support that is funded by a foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment program, even where the support is provided through an intermediary and does not require membership in the foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment program, that support must be disclosed. Individuals must also report other foreign government sponsored or affiliated activities. In accordance with 42 USC § 19232, individuals are prohibited from being a party in a HYPERLINK "https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/researchprotection/nspm33definitions.pdf" malign foreign talent recruitment program. A table entitled HYPERLINK "https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/" NASA Pre-award and Post-award Disclosure Requirements HYPERLINK \l "_bookmark0" HYPERLINK "https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nspm_disclosuretable/nspm33_disclosuretable_sept2022.pdf" \h has been created to provide HYPERLINK "https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nspm_disclosuretable/nspm33_disclosuretable_sept2022.pdf" \h helpful reference information regarding pre-award and post-award disclosures. The table includes HYPERLINK "https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nspm_disclosuretable/nspm33_disclosuretable_sept2022.pdf" \h the types of activities to be reported, where such activities must be reported in the application, as HYPERLINK "https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nspm_disclosuretable/nspm33_disclosuretable_sept2022.pdf" \h well as when updates are required in the application and award lifecycle. A final column identifies HYPERLINK "https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nspm_disclosuretable/nspm33_disclosuretable_sept2022.pdf" \h activities that are not required to be reported. Individuals are reminded not to submit any personal information in the biographical sketch. This includes items such as: home address; home telephone, fax, or cell phone numbers; home e-mail address; driver’s license number; marital status; personal hobbies; and the like. Such personal information is not appropriate for the biographical sketch and is not relevant to the merits of the proposal. NASA is not responsible or in any way liable for the release of such material. The format of the Biographical Sketch Form is provided below. There is no page or character limit to this section of the application. * = required *Identifying Information *Name: Enter the name of the senior/key person (Last Name, First Name, and Middle Name, including any applicable suffix). Persistent Identifier (PID) of the Senior/Key Person: Enter the PID of the senior/key person. The PID is a unique, open digital identifier that distinguishes the individual from every other researcher with the same or a similar name. *Position Title: Enter the current position title of the senior/key person. *Organization and Location Name: Enter the name of the primary organization of the senior/key person. Location: Enter the C

FAQs

What is the purpose of the NASA biographical sketch form?

It provides instructions for submitting a biographical sketch that helps assess how well qualified an individual, team, or organization is to carry out proposed activities on a NASA-funded project.

What foreign-related disclosures are required under NSPM-33?

Individuals must disclose certain contracts and direct or indirect support associated with foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs, including related foreign government sponsored or affiliated activities.

What personal information should not be submitted in the biographical sketch?

Home address, phone/fax/cell numbers, personal email, driver’s license number, marital status, personal hobbies, and similar personal details are not appropriate and are not relevant to proposal merit.

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