Information will be collected from
college and university applicants seeking grant support under the
USDA Graduate Fellowships Program. It includes a description of the
fellows' proposed plan of study and research and the institutions'
academic and research competencies, faculty vitae, a budget, and
other relevant information. Forms are designed to assist the
applicant in preparing the proposal and to facilitate peer review
evaluation of the proposal.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.