In order to prevent a listed key person from appearing on the budget and requiring budget effort, that Key Person's role must be set to "Other (Specify)" and then specified as "Other Significant Contributor". The spelling, spacing, and capitalization of Other Significant Contributor is very important.

The remaining Senior/Key Person Profiles should be listed in alphabetical order. While alphabetical order is preferred, it is not required. However, be aware that these profiles will appear in the application in the order provided by the applicant. Therefore, peer reviewers will see them in the order presented. Those with a postdoctoral role should be included if they meet the definition of Senior/Key Personnel. Also use this section to list any Other SignificantContributors (OSCs). OSCs should be listed after all Senior/Key Persons. OSCs are individuals who have committed to contribute to the scientific development or execution of the project, but are not committing any specified measurable effort (in person months) to the project. These individuals are typically presented at “effort of zero person months” or “as needed” (individuals with measurable effort cannot be listed as Other Significant Contributors). Consultants should be included if they meet this definition.

A biosketch, including Research Support information, will be required for these individuals as this highlights their accomplishments as scientists. Reviewers use these pages to address the “investigator” review criterion. However, if an award is to be made, Other Support information will not be required or accepted since considerations of overlap do not apply to these individuals.

Should the level of involvement change for an individual listed as an OSC, the individual should be redesignated as “Senior/Key Personnel.” This change should be made before any compensation is charged to the project.