Approved consistent with NSF memo submitted to OMB on 07/08/04. NSF will provide annual reports to OMB regarding integration of this information collection with the Grants.gov R&R dataset specifically addressing potential redundancy, a timeline for the transition, and any changes in burden resulting from the transition relative to this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2007
07/31/2007
08/31/2004
40,000
0
30,000
4,800,000
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 US. 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, non-profit institutins 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