This ICR collects information from individuals who wish to participate in fellowship programs at the FDA. The programs develop a pool of qualified external experts and increase the range and depth of collaborations between FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), Office of the Commissioner (OC) and the outside community. Applications determine the applicant's level of education, experience, expertise, citizenship, and the existence of conflicts of interest. Collecting applications for fellowship programs allows FDA to promote and protect the public health by encouraging outside persons to share their expertise.
The program change resulting in burden increase is due to the consolidation of 0910-0551 and development of a form for Regulatory Science Internship. The estimated annual hourly burden, formerly estimated as 798 hours, has increased by 500 hours to a total estimated annual hourly burden of 1,298 hours.
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.