DoE Implementation of SciENcv Common Forms for Biosketches and Current and Pending (Other) Support
Effective December 3, 2025, thru the release of Financial Assistance Letter FAL 2026-02 the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) implemented use of the Common Forms for the Biosketch and Current and Pending Support via the Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) system.
Certification and Limits on Participation in Certain Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
Each covered individual* is required to complete the following certifications within SciENcv regarding the information provided in their DoE Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support:
I understand that I have been designated as a covered individual by the Federal funding agency.
I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the information contained in this Biosketch/Current and Pending (Other) Support Form is true, complete, and accurate. I understand that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, misrepresentations, half-truths, or omissions of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil or administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false claims or otherwise. (18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 and 287, and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3733 and 3801-3812). I further understand and agree that (1) the statements and representations made herein are material to DOE’s funding decision, and (2) I have a responsibility to update the disclosures during the project period of the award should circumstances change which impact the responses provided above.
I also certify that, at the time of submission, I am not a party in a malign foreign talent recruitment program. I further understand should I take action to involve myself with a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program during the period of performance of the award, I must notify the recipient’s Authorized Agent immediately, but no later than five business days of taking such action and immediately recuse myself from all DOE awards.
If this is an R&D proposal/award, I also certify to the following statement:
Within the past 12 months I have completed research security training meeting the requirements in SEC. 10634(b) of 42 USC 19234.
*Covered Individuals
The DoE Notice of Funding Opportunity and/or terms and conditions of the award will specify the list of designated roles that are considered “Covered Individuals”. At a minimum, this includes (PI); project director (PD); co-principal investigator (Co-PI); co-project director (Co-PD); project manager; and any individual regardless of title that is functionally performing as a PI, PD, Co-PI, Co-PD, or project manager. The definition of Covered Individuals is program-specific, and the DOE may expand the list of Covered Individuals.
Additional Resources
- Stanford DoE Disclosure Resources
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