Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
GSS_COVID_OMB_memo_Final.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2020-11-30
ATT_17 Imputation for GSS 2018 from Methodology Report.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_16. List of Changes to the GSS Taxonomy.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_15. CIP and GSS Code Crosswalk.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_14_GSS_Worksheet.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_13c_NFRFileTransferTemplate.xlsx Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_13b_PostdocFileTransferTemplate.xlsx Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_13a_StudentFileTransferTemplate.xlsx Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_12_Data_Collection_Plan_2020.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_11_2019_GSS_Code_List_FINAL.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_10_Summary_of_Proposed_Changes for GSS 2020_2022.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_9 Summary_of_Changes_to_GSS_2017_2019.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_8_GSS_Schedule.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_7_Taxonomy_Tool_Prototype.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_6 2020-2022 60 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_5 GSS InfoBrief.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_2_NSF Act.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
ATT_1_AmericaCOMPETESReauthAct.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-26
GSS 2020-2022 OMB SS Section B Final.docx Supporting Statement B	2020-06-26
GSS 2020-2022 OMB SS Section A Final (updated 08-20-20).docx Supporting Statement A	2020-08-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
212562	2013 Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS) Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0062	ICR Reference No: 202011-3145-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202006-3145-005
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/02/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/30/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2023	08/31/2023	08/31/2023
Responses	930	0	930
Time Burden (Hours)	18,827	0	18,827
Cost Burden (Dollars)	682,901	0	682,901

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Abstract: This study is the only source of national statistics on graduate students and on support for students and postdoctoral appointees in graduate science and engineering programs. Federal agencies, state education boards, institutions of higher education and to plan for future S&E personnel needs. This change request is being made for reasons related to COVID-19.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 10521 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of scientific research by agencies of the Federal Government
   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:
	85 FR 19169	04/06/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 38394	06/26/2020
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
2013 Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS)

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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	930	930	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	18,827	18,827	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	682,901	682,901	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden estimates have been lowered substantially from previous clearances. The new procedures for data uploads have streamlined the process, especially for large universities.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,111,000

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.     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? Yes

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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: 11/30/2020

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