Opportunity
Federal Register #09250299
NIH OITE Seeks Public Comment on Data Collection Systems for Training Programs
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
09250299
NAICS
541910
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) is seeking public comment on its proposed data collection systems for training program applications and alumni tracking. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a request for public comment, not a procurement or award. - Products/Services Requested: - Public feedback on data collection systems for NIH training programs - Data to be collected includes personal information, educational history, references, and sensitive demographic data - Supports programs such as: - Summer Internship Program - Postbaccalaureate Program - Graduate Partnerships Program - Undergraduate Scholarship Program - Fellows Award for Research Excellence - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal regulations on data collection and public transparency - Sensitive demographic data is restricted to select NIH staff or provided only in aggregate form - Estimated annualized burden for respondents is 14,311 hours
Description
The National Institutes of Health Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) is seeking public comment on proposed data collection projects related to their application, registration, and alumni systems. The collection supports various training programs aimed at recruiting individuals from pre-college through post-doctoral levels into the NIH Intramural Research Program. Information collected includes personal data, educational history, references, and sensitive demographic data, used to assess eligibility and quality of applicants. The data collection is necessary for program administration and compliance with federal regulations, with an estimated annual burden of 14,311 hours.