Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OMB Memo NFR Research 5 1 2013.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2013-05-17
ATT8_GSS 2011 proposed changes.doc Supplementary Document	2011-07-22
ATT7_GSS_2008 to 2010 changes.doc Supplementary Document	2011-07-22
ATT6_GSS Data_Collection_Plan Draft.docx Supplementary Document	2011-07-22
ATT5_GSS_Crosswalk.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-07-22
ATT4_GSS_Code_List.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-07-22
ATT3_GSS schedule.doc Supplementary Document	2011-07-22
3145-0062 Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2011-07-21
3145-0062 Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-07-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
206944	Debriefing Survey Questions (from the 5/17/2013 Change Request) Other-Survey	New
206940	NFR Items from GSS Survey Instruments - from the 5/17/2013 Change Request Other-Survey	New
198594	Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) Postdoc Survey Other-Survey	Unchanged
198590	2011 Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering Other-Survey	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0062	ICR Reference No: 201305-3145-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201107-3145-002
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/31/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/17/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2014	09/30/2014	09/30/2014
Responses	15,816	0	15,576
Time Burden (Hours)	40,606	0	40,582
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study is the only source of national statistics on graduate students and on support for students and postdoctoral appointees in graduate science and engineering programs. Federal agencies, state education boards, institutions of higher education and to plan for future S&E personnel needs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 10521 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of scientific research by agencies of the Federal Government
   US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 27369	05/11/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 44048	07/22/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Debriefing Survey Questions (from the 5/17/2013 Change Request)
Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) Postdoc Survey
2011 Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering
NFR Items from GSS Survey Instruments - from the 5/17/2013 Change Request

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	15,816	15,576	0	240	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	40,606	40,582	0	24	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: NSF is requesting approval of a methodological research study to examine the quality of data on non-faculty researchers reported by the GSS institutions.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,796,458

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/17/2013

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