An extension of the current on-site
data collection from programs that receive IGERT awards. Response
from participants at sites funded between 1998 and 2000 will be
compared with responses from appropriate comparison groups to
examine the initial impacts of the IGERT program on students,
faculty, graduates, institutions, and scientific fields.
US Code:
42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation
Act of 1950
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.