The Summer High School Intern Program
(SHIP) is a NIST-wide 8-week summer intern program for students who
will have finished their junior or senior year of high school by
the start of the program, are US citizens, and are interested in
scientific research. Students selected for this competitive
volunteer program will participate in cutting-edge research at
NIST, and will work closely with NIST staff scientists and
engineers on a specific research problem. The first round of the
application process is completed via an on-line application through
the Student Information System which collects basic biographical
information about the student. This information is reviewed and
finalists are invited to submit secondary materials via e-mail to
ship@nist.gov. These secondary materials include a resume,
transcript, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and
parental consent and commitment form.
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.