Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
ATT_06b_GSS_NSC_Comparison_TablesAppendices.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_06a_Comparison of the Graduate Enrollment Data from GSS and the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
GSS_2026-2028_OMB_SS_Section_A_Final.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
GSS_2026-2028_OMB_SS_Section_B_Final.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_15_NFR_Meth_Study_SUMMARY_REPORT.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_14_Imputation_Section_2024_GSS_Methodology_Report.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_12c_NFRFileTransferTemplate_2025.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_12b_PostdocFileTransferTemplate_2025.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_12a_StudentFileTransferTemplate_2025.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_11_GSS_Data_Collection_Plan_2025.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_10_GSS_Code_List_2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_09_Summary_of_Changes for GSS 2023_2025.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_08_GSS_Schedule_Final.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_07_FRN_1_2026-04579.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_06_Media_and_Research_2023-2025.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_05_GSS_Infobrief_Feb_2026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_02_NSF Act.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
ATT_01_AmericaCOMPETESReauthAct.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
212562	2023-2025 Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS)	Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0062	ICR Reference No: 202606-3145-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202308-3145-001
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/17/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2026
Responses	2,435	910
Time Burden (Hours)	52,855	20,202
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,106,275	746,200

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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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950
   EO: EO 10521 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of scientific research by agencies of the Federal Government
  

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:
	91 FR 11340	03/09/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 36621	06/17/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2023-2025 Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	2,435	910	0	1,525	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	52,855	20,202	0	32,653	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,106,275	746,200	0	1,360,075	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden estimates have been lowered from the previous clearance. This reflects increases in the number of institutions using EDI, and lower reported response burdens for all types of respondents

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,296,050

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: 06/17/2026

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