A summary of what is changing is provided in this article

And this is the NIH Notice from July 2024: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-24-163.html

So, what exactly do these new Common Forms mean when applying for NIH supported research and reporting on progress?

• The Common Forms being implemented will replace the NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages. NIH will implement the Common Forms without changes to any collection fields.
• The Biographical Sketch Common Form will collect much of the same information included in current format pages. However, familiar fields focused on the Personal Statement, Contributions to Science, and Honors will now be collected through a separate new NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement in accordance with NIH’s Peer Review Regulations to assess qualifications.
• The Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form will be required.
• The Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) web platform must be used to complete the Common Forms and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement. SciENcv should simplify and clarify the completion of these forms.
• An ORCID ID must be provided in the persistent identifier section of the Common Form and linked to a Senior/Key Personnel’s eRA Commons Personal Profile. ORCID IDs are unique digital identifiers that help streamline biographical sketch development and allow better tracking of the professional accomplishments of NIH supported researchers. This is similar to the requirement announced in 2019 that trainees and fellows link their ORCID ID with their eRA profile.

Current Biosketch and Other Support format pages must still be used through May 24, 2025. But keep in mind, starting on May 25, NIH will require the use of these new Common Forms and ORCID IDs, and will not accept applications that use older forms. OSRAA will share additional guidance, instructions, FAQs, and other resources as they are available. For now, you can learn more about these changes as we move forward on our Common Forms webpage.