[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 14, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57113-57114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-28424]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. 
After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the 
submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including 
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by January 14, 2002 to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date would be 
considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request 
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by e-mail to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292-7556 or 
send email to [email protected]. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: The National Science Foundation's Graduate 
Research Traineeship Program's Follow Up Study.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-NEW.

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    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to carry out a new 
information collection.

1. Abstract

    This document has been prepared to support the clearance of data 
collection instruments to be used in the follow up study of the 
National Science Foundation's (NSF) Graduate Research Traineeship (GRT) 
Program. GRT supported graduate students in peer-review selected 
institutions to achieve a doctorate (PhD) in critical or emerging areas 
of science, mathematics, and engineering. The study addresses the 
following questions: What positions do graduates obtain following 
completion of the doctorate? What academic awards or private/public 
sector attainments do graduates receive? What impacts do traineeships 
have on the sponsoring institution, faculty, and colleagues? How do GRT 
trainees who stopped their pursuit of a PhD characterize their GRT 
experience? Is there a relationship between the average time of GRT 
funding support for a trainee and the average number of years requir4ed 
for completing a PhD? Despite not completing the doctorate, did former 
GRT recipients find the traineeships?
    The data to address these questions will be gathered via two survey 
instruments. The first instrument is an Institutional Impact Survey 
that GRT project Principal Investigators (PI) will complete 2 years 
after their final year of funding. The second instrument is an 
individual survey that all trainees who have received doctorates or 
withdrawn from the GRT program will be asked to complete.

2. Expected Respondents

    The expected respondents are the Principal Investigators and GRT 
funding recipients (trainees) from GRT projects funded by NSF since 
1993.

3. Burden on the Public

    The total annual burden hours for this collection are 290 for a 
maximum of 373 respondents, assuming an 80-100% response rate. The 
average annual reporting burden is one hour or less per respondent. The 
burden on the public is limited because the study is limited to GRT 
project participant and no other individuals.

    Dated: November 7, 2001.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-28424 Filed 11-13-01; 8:45 am]
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