This is a new information collection.
The purpose of the ICRC Application is to assure that candidates
for the ICRC program meet basic eligibility requirements; to assess
their potential as future scientists; to determine where mutual
research interests exist; and to make decisions regarding which
applicants will be proposed and approved for fellowship awards. The
information is for internal use to make decisions about prospective
fellows and students that could benefit from the ICRC
program
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.