Federal Register #31450062

NSF Request for Comment: Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting public comment on its plan to renew and revise the Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS). - Government Buyer: - National Science Foundation (NSF) - National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) - National Institutes of Health (NIH) (co-sponsor) - Purpose: - Renewal and revision of the GSS information collection - Survey covers academic graduate enrollments and postdoctorates in science, engineering, and health fields - Products/Services Requested: - Survey data collection services (web-based survey) - No physical products or OEMs involved - Notable Requirements: - Three-year extension for survey cycles - Participation is voluntary for eligible academic institutions - Estimated respondent burden and scope outlined - Data used for research and policy analysis in science and engineering education - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is an information collection activity rather than a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted a request for revision of the approved collection of research and development data related to graduate students and postdoctorates in science and engineering. This is the second notice for public comment under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, with no comments received on the first notice. The NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance. The survey collects data primarily through a web survey and is used for statistical purposes to inform Congress, federal agencies, and other stakeholders.

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