We have approved
this one-time survey of MARC faculty, directors, and students.
Approval is subject to the changes agreed to by NIH in its August
3, 1993 memorandum to OMB. Any reports produced as a result of this
collection should carefully note the limitations of the evaluatio
due to the lack of a closely matched control group.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1995
12/31/1995
3,146
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2,132
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INFORMATION DESCRIBING ACTIVITIES OF
MARC RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAMS, CHARACTERISTICS OF MARC TRAINEES,
AND ACADEMIC AND CAREER ACCOMPLISHME OF FORMER TRAINEES IS NEEDED
TO EVALUATE WHETHER THE GOALS OF THE MARC PROGRAM ARE BEING MET.
INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED FROM MARC PROGRA DIRECTORS, FACULTY,
AND CURRENT AND FORMER STUDENTS.
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.