Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Application Data

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NSF-51_Reviewer_Proposal_File_and_Associated_Records.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-11-21
NSF-50_Principal_Investigator_Proposal_File_and_Associated_Records.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-31
NSF-12_Fellowships_and_Other_Awards.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-31
nsf16558.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-31
Supporting Statement for 3145-MPS forms November 2019.doc Supporting Statement A	2019-11-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
236415	Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Application Data Other-Supplementary grant application	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0251	ICR Reference No: 201906-3145-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Application Data
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/11/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/11/2019
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the additional materials provided by the Agency.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2022	36 Months From Approved
Responses	250	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	125	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,875	0	0

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Abstract: The information gathered with the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Application Forms serves for facilitating the proposal review process. Since peer review is a key component of NSF's grant-making process, it is imperative that proposals are reviewed by scien-tists with appropriate expertise. The collected information about the 2010 Mathematics Subject Classification codes of the about 250 submitted proposals helps to ensure that the comparable groups of proposals are evaluated by specialists who are well versed in appropriate subject matters. This helps maintain a fair and equitable review process. The information on the applicants' PhD institution, current employment place, and Fellowship institution, as well as prospective mentor's name will allow potential reviewers to determine conflicts of interest before reading proposals, thus ensuring fare review process.

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

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:
	84 FR 12009	03/29/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 27163	06/11/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Application Data

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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	250	0	0	250	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	125	0	0	125	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,875	0	0	1,875	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection for the National Science Foundation.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 06/11/2019

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