Approved for two
years. NIH is taking steps to increase participation in the
Training Tomorrow's Scientists program. Upon resubmission of this
ICR, NIH will report to OMB on the success of these efforts in
impoving awareness and participation in the program, and update the
burden estimate accordingly.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
03/31/2003
87
0
4,000
40
0
1,955
0
0
0
This activity will increase the
visibility of the National Institutes of Health's Research
Supplements for Underrepresented Minorities program. The primary
objective is to ensure in the coming decade a concentration of
minority researchers who will address behavioral and social factors
important in improving the public health and eliminating racial
disparities. The Office will design a web site that will link
promising minorities at the high school through junior faculty
level will senior NIH-funded researchers who are willing to mentor.
The activity is consistent with the Congressional
mandate......
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with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
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(ii) Use of information;
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(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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.