Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/17/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2026
2,435
910
52,855
20,202
2,106,275
746,200
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.
US Code:
42 USC 1861 et seq.
Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950
EO: EO 10521 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of scientific research by agencies of the Federal Government
Burden estimates have been lowered from the previous clearance. This reflects increases in the number of institutions using EDI, and lower reported response burdens for all types of respondents
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ATT_06b_GSS_NSC_Comparison_TablesAppendices.xlsx
ATT_06a_Comparison of the Graduate Enrollment Data from GSS and the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC).docx
ATT_10_GSS_Code_List_2025.pdf
2023-2025 Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS)