THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACT,
SECTION 10, STATES THAT, "THE FOUNDATION IS AUTHORIZED TO AWARD
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR SCIENTIFIC STUDY." THESE
APPLICATIONS PROVIDE INFORMATION USED TO IDENTIFY SOME OF THE
NATION'S MOST TALENTED SCIENCE PERSONNEL FOR AWARD OF SUPPORT FOR
FURTHER STUDY.
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.