PHS 3998 and 2590 are used to apply for esearch project grants, Research Career Awards (RCA) and Institutional National Research Service Awards (NRSA); PHS 2271 used for NRSA appointment, some RCA programs, and research supplements; PHS 3734 used when transferring research project to another institution, and HHS-568 used to report inventions made during the course of work under grant/award.
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.