Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17415
NSF Request for Comment on Renewal of Common Disclosure Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current/Pending Support
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
2026-17415
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting public comment on its plan to renew the collection of information for common disclosure forms used in federal research grant applications. - Government Buyer: - National Science Foundation (NSF) - No sub-agency or office specified - Purpose: - Renewal of information collection for Biographical Sketch and Current/Pending Support forms - Standardizes disclosure requirements for federally funded R&D grants and cooperative agreements - Developed by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Research Security Subcommittee - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or services are being procured - Information collection activity only - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aims to clarify expectations for senior personnel applying for R&D funding - Seeks to reduce administrative burden and ensure consistency across agencies - Public comment period prior to submission for OMB clearance - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors mentioned; this is not a procurement opportunity - Estimated Burden: - Notice includes estimated respondent burden hours for completing forms - Period of Performance: - Up to three years for renewed information collection, pending OMB clearance
Description
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew the collection of information related to common disclosure forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. This renewal is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to standardize disclosure requirements for federally funded research and development grants or cooperative agreements. The common forms are intended to clarify expectations for senior personnel applying for R&D funding and reduce administrative burden. Public comments are being solicited to inform the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance for up to 3 years.