Start at the MyNCBI screen.  For most new users the SciENcv creation tool is at the bottom of the page.

Click on the Click here button. You will now see the following screen. Create a name for your document, choose the appropriate format type, and choose if you want to start with a blank document, use a previous biosketch as a starter.  Finally set the document to private or public.  This can be changed at any time.

It is highly recommended that you connect your ORCiD account to SciENcv for creating your biosketch (See the ORCiD tab for instructions); however, if you would rather enter your information directly...

* I am showing the NSF sketch form.  The form varies by agency.

1. When starting your first biosketch (you may have several) you will be asked to fill out some basic information.

2.  You may edit the sections by using the "add one" link

Notice that the pertinent sections of the PAPPG are linked for your convenience.

3.  For most of the forms you will be presented with a form pop-up to complete. 

4. Complete the form and select  "save" or select "save and add another entry" to continue.   When you are done, close the window to go on to another section.

5. To include your bibliography, you must have already entered items into your "My Bibliography. " Click on select citations and enter your information.

By clicking on add citations, you will get a search box using Pub Med.

If your publications are not listed in PubMed, you may still enter them manually or by using a file (. ris, . txt , .nbib).  Publications in your My Bibliography can be used across the SciENcv platform for other biosketches.

6. After the citations have been entered, use the checkbox to select or deselect publications for addition in the current biosketch.