[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 2, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19723-19724]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07555]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Evaluation of the 
Brain Disorders in the Developing World Program of the John E. Fogarty 
International Center

SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment 
on proposed data collection projects, the John E. Fogarty International 
Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH), will publish periodic 
summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
    Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies are invited on one or more of the following points: (1) 
Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on those who are to respond, including the 
use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    To Submit Comments and for Further Information: To obtain a copy of 
the data collection plans and instruments, submit comments in writing, 
or request more information on the proposed project, contact: Dr. 
Rachel Sturke, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of 
Health, 16 Center Drive, Building 16, Room 202, Bethesda, MD 20892, or 
call non-toll-free number 301-496-1491, or Email your request, 
including your address to: [email protected]. Formal requests 
for additional plans and instruments must be requested in writing.
    Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection 
are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days 
of the date of this publication.
    Proposed Collection: Evaluation of the Brain Disorders in the 
Developing World Program of the John E. Fogarty International Center, 
0925-New, Fogarty International Center (FIC), National Institutes of 
Health (NIH).
    Need and Use of Information Collection: This study seeks to 
evaluate the management, effectiveness, and outcomes of the Brain 
Disorders in the Developing World extramural research program 
administered by the John E. Fogarty International Center of the NIH. 
The purpose of the Brain Disorders in the Developing World Program is 
to develop collaborative research and capacity building projects on 
brain disorders throughout life relevant to low- and middle-income 
countries. Awardees are expected to develop innovative projects that 
contribute to the long-term goal of building sustainable research 
capacity in nervous system function and impairment throughout life. 
Between FY 2003 and 2012, a total of 132 awards were made under the 
Brain Disorders program, and the total investment by Fogarty and its 
partners at NIH has been approximately $75 million. The findings of 
this evaluation study will provide valuable information concerning: (1) 
Whether and how the program has met its goal of supporting research and 
research capacity-building on brain disorders in low- and middle-income 
countries; (2) the extent to which the program as implemented functions 
efficiently and effectively; (3) the extent to which the program is 
consistent with the strategic priorities of Fogarty and its partners at 
NIH; (4) opportunities to improve upon the current implementation of 
the program if NIH chooses to continue supporting it; and (5) models, 
best practices, and lessons learned that may be applicable to other NIH 
programs, now and in the future.
    OMB approval is requested for 1 year. There are no costs to 
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized 
burden hours are 151.

                                                            Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                                              Average
                                                                                            Number  of       Number of      burden per     Total annual
                   Form name                               Type of  respondent              respondents    responses per   response  (in    burden hour
                                                                                                            respondent        hours)
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Awardee Interviews (LMIC)......................  Researchers............................              30               1               1              30
Awardee Interviews (US)........................  Researchers............................              30               1               1              30
Trainee Interviews.............................  Researchers............................              15               1               1              15
Awardee Survey (LMIC)..........................  Researchers............................             115               1           20/60              38
Awardee Survey (US)............................  Researchers............................             114               1           20/60              38
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    Dated: March 18, 2013.
Dexter Collins,
Executive Officer, John E. Fogarty International Center, National 
Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 2013-07555 Filed 4-1-13; 8:45 am]
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