2019 Survey of Doctorate Recipients (NCSES)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Appendix G - Summary notes from the 2019 SDR sample design planning activities.docx Supplementary Document	2019-08-28
Appendix F sample allocation tables.docx Supplementary Document	2019-07-12
2018-17359.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-07-12
Appendix B User Guidance on SDR Field of Study Reporting.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-07-12
Appendix A NSF Act and America COMPETES_.docx Supplementary Document	2019-07-12
SDR 2019 OMB Supporting Statement Part B (Final revision 08-28-19).docx Supporting Statement B	2019-08-28
SDR 2019 OMB Supporting Statement Part A (Final revision 08-28-2019).docx Supporting Statement A	2019-08-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
204165	2019 Survey of Doctorate Recipients (NCSES) Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0020	ICR Reference No: 201907-3145-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201704-3145-003
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2019 Survey of Doctorate Recipients (NCSES)
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: 08/28/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/12/2019
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with the understanding that the design continues to support biennial cross-sectional estimation (including collection for the 2019 reporting period) as well as establishing the baseline for a new longitudinal component. In the period between the 2019 data collection and the planned 2021 data collection, a follow up instrument will be designed for the longitudinal component.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2020
Responses	30,000	0	93,435
Time Burden (Hours)	12,500	0	38,931
Cost Burden (Dollars)	661,000	0	1,871,851

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Abstract: The purpose of this panel survey is to collect data that will be used to provide national estimates biennially on the doctoral science and engineering workforce and to measure changes in their employment, education and demographic characteristics. Historically, the survey has been designed to allow cross-sectional reporting for a large number of fields of study. This request continues the commitment in the prior revision to build an efficient, effective and sustainable longitudinal design to support longitudinal estimation. The data collected in this survey will enable the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) to partially fulfill the Congressional mandate to serve as a clearinghouse for information on the doctoral level scientific and technical population of the U.S. This information allows for policy and planning activities by officials of government, private industry, and academic institutions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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:
	83 FR 40340	08/14/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 33287	07/12/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2019 Survey of Doctorate Recipients (NCSES)

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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	30,000	93,435	0	-63,435	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	12,500	38,931	0	-26,431	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	661,000	1,871,851	0	-1,210,851	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 reduction in burden expected in 2019 is a result of the slight decrease in the number of sample members; survey length and response rate are both expected to remain unchanged.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $12,600,000

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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: 07/12/2019

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