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SciENcv: Section D: Scholastic Performance

Section D: Scholastic Performance

Note: Applicants for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, dissertation research grants (e.g., R36), or candidates for research supplements to promote diversity in health-related research from the undergraduate through postdoctoral level must complete Section D: Scholastic Performance.

1. For each listed institution, click 'Add courses.' 

A screenshot of the 'D. Scholastic Performance' section. Under the header 'Scholastic Performance' there is information about a user's education background. Next to a green plus sign, there is a hyperlink that says 'Add courses' with an arrow pointing to the link.

2. List each course and final grade. Click 'Save & add another entry.' 

The menu for 'Add/Edit Grades' is displayed. There are blank fields for year, course title and grade. At the bottom, there are options to save, save & add another entry and cancel. An arrow points to 'save & add another entry."

3. Once you have listed all courses and grade for an institution, click 'Save.' 

The menu for 'Add/Edit Grades' is displayed. There are blank fields for year, course title and grade. At the bottom, there are options to save, save & add another entry and cancel. An arrow points to 'save.'

4. If your institution(s) used a grading system that differs from a 1-100 scale; an A, B, C, D, F system; or a 0-4.0 scale, explain the grading system in the 'Explanation of grading system' section. Select 'Edit notes.'

A screenshot of 'D. Scholastic Performance' is displayed. Next to 'Explanation of grading system' there is linked text that reads 'Edit notes.'

5. After explaining the grading system for your institution(s), click the checkmark to save your work. 

The editable section of the 'explanation of grading system' field with an arrow pointing to the green checkmark to save your work.

6. Your CV is now complete and ready to be downloaded. 

Source: General Application Guide for NIH and Other PHS Agencies: G.240-R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form. (2022). NIH Grants & Funding. https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide/forms-h/general/g.240-r&r-seniorkey-person-profile-(expanded)-form.htm#Instructions

What to Include

Predoctoral applicants/candidates (including undergraduates and post-baccalaureates):

  1. List by institution and year all undergraduate and graduate courses with grades
  2. Explain grading system used if it differs from a 1-100 scale; an A, B, C, D, F system; or a 0-4.0 scale. Indicate the levels required for a passing grade.

Postdoctoral applicants:

  1. List by institution and year all graduate scientific and/or professional courses with grades.
  2. In addition, explain any grading system used if it differs from a 1-100 scale; an A, B, C, D, F system; or a 0-4.0 scale. Also indicate the levels required for a passing grade.