Opportunity
Federal Register #06480568
NOAA Higher Education Program Information Collection Request (Not a Procurement)
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Posted
April 22, 2026
Identifier
06480568
This notice concerns NOAA's Office of Education and its higher education scholarship, fellowship, and internship programs. - Issued by the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is an information collection request - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned - Purpose is to collect information for: - Selecting candidates for scholarships, fellowships, and internships - Evaluating program impact through data collection and surveys - Supporting workforce development in oceanic, coastal, Great Lakes, and atmospheric sciences - Focusing on underrepresented groups and building a future workforce for NOAA - Data collected is used for internal reporting, compliance, and guiding educational efforts - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed
Description
This notice announces the submission of information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, related to NOAA's Office of Education's higher education scholarship, fellowship, and internship programs. The collection supports the selection of candidates for scholarships, fellowships, and internships, and the evaluation of program impact through data collection and surveys. The programs aim to enhance understanding and participation in oceanic and atmospheric sciences, including support for underrepresented groups. The information collected is used for internal reporting and to guide NOAA's educational and workforce development efforts.