Approved consistent with and as amended by NSF's memos to OMB of 6/15/99, 6/16/99, and 6/18/99. In addition, consistent with the 6/18 memo, NSF will implement, as soon as possible, electronic signature capability in the FASTLANE system. This approval is for 3 years, however, one year from this clearance, NSF will submit an addendum to this package that describes progress on the electronic signature initiative.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2002
06/30/2002
09/30/1999
30,000
0
30,000
3,600,000
0
3,600,000
0
0
0
NSF funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. It does this through grants and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, and other research and/or education organizations in all parts of the U.S. NSF receives approximately 30,000 proposals annually for new or renewal support for research, graduate and postdoctoral fellowships, and math/science/engineering education projects and makes approximately 10,000 new awards. These typically are awarded to universities, colleges, academic consortia, nonprofit institutions, and small businesses.
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:
(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;
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.
National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information, Grant Proposal Guide