Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form NSF 812, 813 Worksheet for Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering Fall 2008	Form and Instruction	New	Available
SRS Response to OMB's Q's on GSS OMB 09 15 08.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-09-17	Available
Tests of Procedures Used (B.4).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-08-06	Available
Summary of Changes made to the GSS.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-08-06	Available
GSS Project Schedule.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-08-06	Available
Part B GSS_OMB_SF83 Sep 30 2008.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2008-10-01	Available
Part A GSS_OMB_SF83 Sep 30 2008.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2008-10-01	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
32990	Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering		Removed
186786	Worksheet for Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering Fall 2008	Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0062	ICR Reference No: 200807-3145-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200505-3145-001
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/01/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/06/2008
Terms of Clearance: OMB appreciates that SRS/NSF has conducted systematic outreach as part of its updating of this collection. Since SRS/NSF has learned that a small number of institutions may have difficulty meeting the schedule for the first round of collection due to reprogramming requirements, SRS/NSF will offer technical assistance as well as alternative reporting options for year one, as needed. OMB looks forward to a report back on the number of institutions that required an alternative reporting option.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	17,848	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	42,478	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study is the only source of national statistics on graduate students and on support for students and postdoctoral appointees in graduate science and engineering programs. Federal agencies, state education boards, institutions of higher education and to plan for future S&E personnel needs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 10521 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of scientific research by agencies of the Federal Government
   US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 24615	05/05/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 43795	07/28/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering	NSF-811, NSF-812
Worksheet for Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering Fall 2008	NSF 812, 813	Worksheet for Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering Fall 2008

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	17,848	0	0	17,848	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	42,478	0	0	42,478	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Additional respondents added, along with expanded questions.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,796,458

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/06/2008

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