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This application request is to continue an evaluation of the NIH Common Fundâs âEnhancing the Diversity of the NIH-funded Workforce Programâ in response to feedback from the OMB that this initiative is not exempt from the Paper Work Reduction act and should go through the Reinstatement with Change process. The initiative described in this application has two five-year funding periods. The initiative has completed Phase I and is currently in the final phase and is a national consortium, comprised of three integrated initiatives: the (1) Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Initiative, (2) National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN), and (3) Coordination and Evaluation Center (CEC).
US Code:
42 USC sect. 284n
Name of Law: National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006
EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
EO: EO 13450 Name/Subject of EO: Improving Government Program Performance
Inclusion of the latest funding announcements: New funding announcements (RFAs) were issued to solicit applications for the programâs second 5-year phase (see Attachments 2 and 5). The funding announcements from the programâs first 5-year phase that were part of the original submission are also included (see Attachments 1, 3, and 4).
Eliminating or consolidating certain surveys: Four surveys are being eliminated or consolidated from the program
Improving the documentation of the evaluation components: Steps were taken to improve the documentation of the evaluation components. The Hallmarks of Success (outcomes referenced in Section A.1) represent key factors at each stage of a biomedical research career that contribute to development of a successful career in the biomedical research workforce.
Discontinuing new participants for NRMN (eliminating the baseline surveys): Based on the programâs second phase restructuring of the NRMN initiative, participants will no longer be asked to complete surveys that were required during the first phase.
Discontinuing NRMN Site Visits and Case Studies: Based on the programâs second phase restructuring of the NRMN initiative, NRMN site visits and case studies will no longer be included in the evaluation components.
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.
NRMN Annual Followup Survey NRMN 2022 mentor cohort