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Description
The Current and Pending (Other) Support (CPOS) was developed in response to the National Security Presidential Memorandum - 33.
The leniency period previously communicated in NOT-OD-26-033 ends May 7, 2026, the final AIDS standard receipt date for Cycle 1. Use of the Common Forms for Biographical Sketch, Current and Pending (Other) Support, and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement is required and system-enforced for all application due dates and Just-In-Time (JIT), Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR), and Prior Approval submissions on or after May 8, 2026 (NOT-OD-26-079).
On May 8, 2026, system warnings will change to errors that will stop any submission not using compliant Common Forms.
How to Access
SciENcv must be used to prepare the form. There is not a blank template that can be downloaded and completed outside of SciENcv. Completed forms downloaded from SciENcv can then be attached to applications and progress reports.
Instructions
Instructions for Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form (PDF, 164 KB)
Additional Information
- Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Reminder: Applicants are required to have an ORCID ID and link it with their eRA Commons profiles.
Related Guide Notices
- NOT-OD-26-079: Announcement of Upcoming System Enforcement of Common Forms and End of NIH’s Leniency Period
- NOT-OD-26-033: Adjusted Timeline for NIH’s Implementation of Common Forms
- NOT-OD-26-018: NIH’s Implementation of Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2026
- NOT-OD-25-152: Preview of NIH Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support Coming Soon in SciENcv
- NOT-OD-25-133: NIH Announces a New Policy Requirement to Train Senior/Key Personnel on Other Support Disclosure Requirements