Federal Register #09250766

NIH Request for Public Comment on Data Collection for Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing Projects

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on proposed data collection activities for citizen science and crowdsourcing projects. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Purpose: - Request for public input on the necessity, methodology, and burden of data collection for citizen science and crowdsourcing initiatives - Projects aim to accelerate scientific research, improve cost-effectiveness, address societal needs, provide hands-on STEM education, connect the public to federal science missions, and enhance scientific practices - Scope: - Up to 122,000 respondents anticipated annually - Estimated annualized burden of 18,584 hours - Data collection includes nominations, recommendations, population characteristics, and repositories of tools and best practices - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are identified, as this is a request for information and feedback, not a procurement of products or services - The request is for a three-year extension of a generic clearance for these activities

Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking public comments on proposed data collection projects related to citizen science and crowdsourcing. This generic clearance will allow NIH researchers and program staff to test ideas quickly, respond to project needs as they evolve, and incorporate participant feedback for flexible and innovative research methods. The purpose is to accelerate scientific research, increase cost-effectiveness, address societal needs, provide hands-on STEM education, connect the public to federal science missions, and improve scientific practices. Comments are due by September 4, 2026.

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