OMB control number

NCSES-Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement Projects for the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics

OMB 3145-0174 · NSF.

OMB 3145-0174

Abstract: Techniques such as focus groups, cognitive interviews, usability tests, and split panel tests are routinely used to improve the quality and timeliness of survey instruments, methodologies, and data dissemination tools, while simultaneously reducing respondent burden. The purpose of this generic clearance is to allow NCSES to continue using these techniques to improve its data collections and data dissemination related to science, engineering, technology, and research and development (R&D). Respondents are from industry, academia, nonprofit organizations, and members of the public.

The latest form for NCSES-Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement Projects for the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics expires 2028-12-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
2025-09820.pdf (document unavailable) Supplementary Document
Attachment B_Informed Consent Template.docx Supplementary Document
Annual Report 2012 Generic Clearances 2013-05-24.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change
Annual Report 2012 Generic Clearances 2013-05-24.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change
Report on 2010 generic clearance activities 05 27 2011.docx Supplementary Document
Report on 2010 generic clearance activities 05 27 2011.docx Supplementary Document
Report on 2009 generic clearance activities FINAL 06 01 2010.doc Supplementary Document
Report on 2008 generic clearance activities 05 18 09.doc Supplementary Document
Report on 2008 generic clearance activities 05 18 09.doc Supplementary Document
Report on activities 2006 06 25 07.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change
Report on activities 2006 06 25 07.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change
3145-0174 Supporting Statement B 2025_Final.docx Supporting Statement B
3145-0174 Supporting Statement A -2025_Final.docx Supporting Statement A
IC Title: Request for approval to conduct cognitive interviews for a potential integrated survey to measure science and engineering workforce pathways Other-Survey

All Historical Document Collections

202511-3145-001	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	2025-11-17
202208-3145-002 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2022-08-25
202207-3145-003 Improperly submitted and continue	Revision of a currently approved collection	2022-07-26
201905-3145-003 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2019-05-20
201605-3145-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2016-05-19
201305-3145-004 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2013-05-30
201303-3145-002 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2013-03-14
201110-3145-003 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2011-10-31
201106-3145-001 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2011-06-01
201006-3145-002 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2010-06-16
201002-3145-002 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2010-02-26
200906-3145-001 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2009-06-17
200707-3145-002 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2007-07-13
200611-3145-004 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2006-11-22
200311-3145-001 Approved with change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2003-11-05
200211-3145-002 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2002-11-06
200009-3145-001 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	2000-09-05