This is a revision of a currently approved request where the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Office of National Autism Coordination (ONAC), on behalf of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), plans to continue conducting comprehensive portfolio analyses of major autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research funders. The purpose of the annual autism research portfolio analysis is to collect research funding data from U.S. and international ASD research funders, to assist the IACC in fulfilling the requirements of the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (CARES) Act of 2024, and to inform stakeholders of the funding landscape and current directions for ASD research. These analyses will continue to examine the extent to which current funding and research topics align with the IACC Strategic Plan for Autism Research, Services, and Policy. The findings will also help to guide future funding priorities by outlining current gaps and opportunities in ASD research as well as serving to highlight research activities and progress.
US Code:
42 USC 201
Name of Law: Combating Autism Act
Compared to the previous application, there is a slight increase in burden hours per data call due to an increase in the number of U.S. respondents and an increase in the number of projects reported by these respondents. The number of U.S. federal and private funders and number of projects were estimated based on data in the 2021-2022 Autism Research Portfolio Analysis Report (in progress), since the same funders will be included in ONACâs future analyses. This number of funders has grown from 26 in 2020 to 33 funders in 2022, and the number of autism research projects has grown from 1,573 projects in 2020 to 1,705 projects in 2022. Compared to the previous application, there is a slight increase in the annualized total cost to the federal government due to inflation and staffing changes.
$94,042
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Mikia Currie 3014350941
No
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.
Form 1 Application
0925-0682 30-day Comment Tracking Log 2.docx
PC_202512-0925-002_022426_090748_1.pdf
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Research Funder International Private