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bio-sketch

Generate NIH and NSF Biographical Sketches from ORCID and grant accounts.

6|2|Updated Jun 11, 2026
Search Tags:#nsf#nih#research grants#science writing#biographical sketch
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills --skill bio-sketch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bio-sketch
Source: https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills/tree/main/skills/research-grants/bio-sketch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills --skill bio-sketch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires sciencv, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of generating Biographical Sketches for NIH or NSF applications using SciENcv, saving researchers time on manual data entry and formatting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Biographical Sketch Creation: Populate and format Biographical Sketches according to NIH and NSF requirements.
  • ORCID and Account Linkage: Integrates with ORCID, eRA Commons, and MyBibliography to auto-populate data.
  • Customizable Statements: Supports personal statements, contribution statements, positions, and honors.

Quick Start

Use the bio-sketch skill to generate an NIH Biographical Sketch for Dr. Jane Doe, including a personal statement and contribution statements.

Frequently Asked Questions about bio-sketch

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate generating an NIH Biographical Sketch from ORCID?▼

Automating NIH Biographical Sketch generation from ORCID requires linking your ORCID, eRA Commons, and MyBibliography accounts to SciENcv. This Skill uses those linked accounts to auto-populate publications, positions, and honors directly into the formatted sketch.

Can I create both personal and contribution statements for an NSF Biographical Sketch?▼

Yes, creating both personal and contribution statements for an NSF Biographical Sketch is supported. The Skill facilitates customizable statement generation alongside auto-populated data from SciENcv, ensuring compliance with NSF application requirements.

Do I need a SciENcv account to generate biographical sketches for research grants?▼

Yes, a SciENcv account is required to generate biographical sketches for research grants. The Skill depends on the sciencv dependency and requires linked external accounts like ORCID to fetch publication data and produce submission-ready PDFs.

What is the best way to format a biographical sketch for NIH grant submission?▼

The best way to format a biographical sketch for NIH grant submission is using automated generation via SciENcv. This approach pulls data from linked ORCID and eRA Commons accounts to produce a correctly formatted PDF ready for submission.

Does this tool export submission-ready PDFs for science writing applications?▼

Yes, this tool exports submission-ready PDFs for science writing applications. It generates final PDF documents of your NIH or NSF Biographical Sketches after pulling and formatting your research data from linked SciENcv accounts.

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