Opportunity

Federal Register #0648-0432

NOAA Request for Public Comment on Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program Information Collection

Buyer

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Posted

September 04, 2026

Respond By

November 03, 2026

Identifier

0648-0432

NOAA is requesting public comment on the information collection process for the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on information collection requirements for scholarship applications - Program Details: - Supports graduate-level research in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, and related fields - Scholarships awarded based on financial need and academic achievement - Information Collection Requirements: - Pre-application and full application forms - Letters of recommendation - Grade point average documents - Research outlines - Financial need statements - Declaration statements - Submission via Grants.gov - Awardees must provide biographical sketches, photographs, annual progress reports, and participate in exit interviews - Notable Requirements: - No products or services are being procured - Focus is solely on public input regarding information collection

Description

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is requesting public comments on the information collection related to the NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program. This program supports graduate-level research in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, and related fields by providing scholarships based on financial need and academic achievement. The information collection includes pre-application, full application, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents submitted via Grants.gov. Selected awardees are also required to submit biographical sketches, photographs, annual progress reports, and participate in exit interviews.

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