Survey of Earned Doctorates

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Att. 10 - SED Methodological Research listing.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-03-23
Att. 7 - Individual Data Use agreement.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-03-23
Att. 6 - First FR notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-03-23
Att. 5 - Consults.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-03-23
Att. 4 - Federal sponsors.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-03-23
3-SED-OMB_2016_SecB_Final.pdf Supporting Statement B	2015-03-23
2-SED-OMB_2016_SecA_Final.pdf Supporting Statement A	2015-03-23
3_Sponsor_ Legislation.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-02-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
196818	Survey of Earned Doctorates Other-Survey	Modified
188062	Institutional Contacts Other-Transmittal Sheet	Modified
188061	Doctorate Recipient Follow-up Other-Follow-up letter	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0019	ICR Reference No: 201503-3145-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201304-3145-001
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey of Earned Doctorates
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/22/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/24/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2016
Responses	51,170	0	55,773
Time Burden (Hours)	28,267	0	29,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	817,213	0	771,880

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Abstract: The survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) is an annual census survey of all (approximately 52,000) individuals receiving research doctoral degrees from U.S. institutions. The results of the survey are widely used to assess trends in Ph.D. production and plans for employment. This information is vital for educational and labor force planners within the Federal Government and in academia and elsewhere.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: The National Science Foundation
  

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:
	79 FR 69883	11/24/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 15634	03/24/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Survey of Earned Doctorates
Institutional Contacts
Doctorate Recipient Follow-up

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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	51,170	55,773	0	-4,603	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	28,267	29,500	0	-1,233	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	817,213	771,880	0	45,333	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The Missing Information Letter was removed as a survey data collection mode.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,760,000

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 03/24/2015

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