This request seeks clearance for collecting career related data for trainees funded by the Fogarty International Center and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences grants. The data collection system provides a streamlined, web-based application permitting principal investigators to record career achievement progress by trainee on a voluntary basis.
US Code:
42 USC 2851
Name of Law: Government Performance and Results Act
FIC is partnering with the NIEHS to develop a unified CareerTrac system. Since the system caters to two ICs, the number of respondents has increased. Also, the CareerTrac team has determined during the initial production phase that administrators, not PIs, are entering data into the system.
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.