The National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences, Division of Extramural Research and
Training (DERT), is requesting a generic clearance to conduct
assessment of selected science portfolios. A framework for
examining research impact has been developed. DERT proposes to
extend our ability to analyze our portfolios through primary data
collection. The purpose of the proposed primary data collection is
to obtain information from grantees regarding the impact of their
funded research in the short-, intermediate- and long-term. This
will be done through a survey of grantees that includes questions
about the impact of funding on career development, the field of
research, commercial product development, clinical practice,
business and industry practices, and long-term human and
environmental health, as well as satisfaction program support. Each
researcher will receive an invitation to complete a 15-minute,
close-ended, survey on the web. A paper option will be
provided.
EO: EO
12862 Name/Subject of EO: Customer Satisfaction
This is a revision request for
data collection. In June 2014 we received approval to allow other
ICs to use the survey as well (NICHD, NIDCD, NIMH, NINDS, NIEHS,
and NCI). NIEHS is leading the request to obtain a revision of this
clearance for the ICs listed. We have proposed adding a few new
response options to some of the questions based on our experience
using the survey over the last 3 years. And we have added one new
question related to product commercialization. These changes are
highlighted in the attached survey (Attachment 1).
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.