Category |
Fillable PDF (Current Approved Format) |
MS Forms (Proposed Supplemental Format) |
Form Content |
Identical questions, instructions, and response fields as approved. |
Identical questions, instructions, and response fields copied verbatim. |
OMB Control Number |
Displayed on form header/footer. |
Displayed on form landing page and within instructions. |
Burden to Respondent |
Estimated burden unchanged (same questions, same completion time). |
Estimated burden unchanged (same questions, same completion time). |
Submission Method |
Applicant downloads, completes, and uploads/email-submits the PDF. |
Applicant completes directly online in NIH-approved MS Forms platform. |
Accessibility |
Requires PDF reader; manual upload or email submission. |
Accessible from web browsers and mobile devices; direct electronic submission. |
Data Management |
Manual entry or file management by NIH staff. |
Automatic response capture in NIH MS Forms; exportable for analysis and database development. |
Security |
Secured via NIH-approved email/file submission channels. |
Secured within Microsoft 365 NIH environment, compliant with NIH IT policies. |
OMB PRA Impact |
Already approved. |
No changes to content, burden, or intent—requesting approval solely for collection format. |
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Author | python-docx |
File Modified | 0000-00-00 |
File Created | 2025-10-02 |