This information collection is approved subject to the following conditions: 1) Question R2 must be reworded to read: "Could you tell me how many of the NSF proposals you've submitted since October, 1987 are pending, awarded, or declined?" The question, as NSF proposed to word it, asks for the which specific grant proposals are pending, awarded, or declined and NSF wants to discover the number which are pending, awarded, or declined. Additional terms of clearance appear on the attached page.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1989
07/31/1989
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FEMALE, RESEARCHERS, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, WOMEN SURVEY WILL GATHER VIEWS OF SEVERAL GROUPS (E.G., ROW AWARDEES, DECLINEES, "MAINSTREAM" AWARD WINNERS AND DECLINESS) TO ASSESS INITIAL SEVERAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO PROGRAM'S IMPORTANCE TO THE TARGETED GROUP, ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND ITS MANAGEMENT.
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.