Current and Pending (Other) Support (CPOS) Common Form

Description

The Current and Pending (Other) Support (CPOS) form is a standardized document used to disclose all current and pending research support for senior/key personnel to assess capacity, conflicts of commitment, and potential overlap with proposed projects. The form was developed in response to the National Security Presidential Memorandum - 33. 

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

Updated Date

May 2026