Follow-up Research on Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO-2)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form REU 2003-2006 2003-2006 Student Participant Survey Form and Instruction	New
Form REU Follow-Up Follow-Up Study of REU Outcomes and Impacts Form and Instruction	New
Form REU PI REU Summer Faculty Mentor Study Form and Instruction	New
Form NSF REU 1 (Faculty Academic Year Faculty Mentor Survey Form and Instruction	New
3145-0121 resubmission Contact Information.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-06-21
07-3054[1].pdf Supplementary Document	2007-06-21
REU-Questions from John Kraemer.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-08-21
3145-0121 Part A resubmission.pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-06-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
33016	Follow-up Research on Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO-2)	Removed
180812	2003-2006 Student Participant Survey Form and Instruction	New
180811	Follow-Up Study of REU Outcomes and Impacts Form and Instruction	New
180810	REU Summer Faculty Mentor Study Form and Instruction	New
180809	Academic Year Faculty Mentor Survey Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0121	ICR Reference No: 200706-3145-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200501-3145-001
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Follow-up Research on Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO-2)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/22/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/21/2007
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with NSF revisions outlined in Agency memo submitted to OMB.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2008
Responses	10,529	0	2,900
Time Burden (Hours)	5,095	0	1,450
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study will survey respondents to the 2003 URO survey of undergraduate participants in NSP programs. The survey will provide an overview of undergraduate research experiences and respondents' perceptions of the effects of those experiences on their careers and decisions about graduate school. The informaiton will allow the National Science Foundation to review its portfolio of programs that support undergraduate research to determine whether there needs to be any rebalancing of activities or objectives.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 38428	07/06/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 78226	12/28/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Academic Year Faculty Mentor Survey	NSF REU 1 (Faculty)	REU Academic Year Faculty Member Survey
REU Summer Faculty Mentor Study	REU PI	REU Summer Faculty Mentor Survey
2003-2006 Student Participant Survey	REU 2003-2006	2003-2006 Student Participant Survey
Follow-up Research on Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO-2)
Follow-Up Study of REU Outcomes and Impacts	REU Follow-Up	Follow-up Study of REU Outcomes and Impacts

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	10,529	2,900	0	7,629	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,095	1,450	0	3,645	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Changes to surveys result in a change in burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/21/2007

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