OMB appreciates that SRS is attempting to use incentives strategically to address response rate and bias concerns as well as to minimize overall survey cost. It is critical, however, that SRS consider equity and related policy issues as it considers how to interpret experiment results and plan for future rounds of the SESTAT surveys. OMB will not favorably consider future operational incentive plans that are not equitably offered unless there is strong and compelling justification that more targeted incentives considerably improve results.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2009
70,610
0
34,400
30,317
0
15,229
0
0
0
The data collected in this survey will enable NSF to partially fulfill the Congressional mandate to serve as a clearing house for information on the doctoral level scientific and technical population of the U.S. This information allows for policy and planning activities by officials of government, private industry and academic institutions.
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.
31450020 Part B.pdf
2006 Survey of Doctorate Recipients (SDR)