Federal Register #31450088

NSF Requests Public Comment on IUCRC Grantee Reporting Requirements Renewal

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comment on its plan to renew the information collection for the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Program grantee reporting requirements. - Government Buyer: - National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; respondents are academic institutions participating as IUCRC awardees - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Request is for public feedback on the information collection process - Information collection includes annual surveys and reports from approximately 230 active IUCRC sites - Data collected covers center structure, funding, membership, research projects, and outcomes - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Collection is used to monitor operational and financial status, assess intellectual and commercial impacts, and support NSF policymaking and reporting - Focus is on minimizing respondent burden and ensuring the utility and accuracy of the data - Public comment is requested to improve the collection process

Description

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comments on the renewal of the information collection related to grantee reporting requirements for the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) program. This program facilitates collaboration between academic researchers and industry to conduct fundamental, pre-competitive research. The collection includes annual surveys and reports on center structure, funding, membership, research projects, and outcomes to monitor and evaluate the program's impact. Comments are requested to ensure the collection's utility, accuracy, and to minimize respondent burden.

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