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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To
Establish an Information Collection
System
National Science Foundation.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, and as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, the National
Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting
the general public or other Federal
agencies to comment on this proposed
continuing information collection.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by February 21, 2017,
to be assured consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
Send comments to address below.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Ms.
Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation,
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265,
Arlington, Virginia 22230; or via email
to splimpto@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation,
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265,
Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone
(703) 292–7556; or send email to
splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use
a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
800–877–8339, which is accessible 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a
year (including federal holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
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Foundation, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the Foundation’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; and
(d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology. Please submit one copy of
your comments by only one method. All
submissions received must include the
agency name and collection name
identified above for this information
collection. Commenters are strongly
encouraged to transmit their comments
electronically via email. Comments,
including any personal information
provided, become a matter of public
record. They will be summarized and/
or included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request.
Title of Collection: Innovation Corps
(I-Corps) Teams Program Survey of
Program Participants and NSF Principal
Investigators.
OMB Number: 3145–NEW.
Type of request: Intent to seek
approval to establish an information
collection.
Abstract: In fiscal year 2011, NSF
created the Innovation Corps (I-Corps)
Teams Program to build a national
innovation ecosystem by accelerating
innovation among identified NSFfunded researchers. The I-Corps Teams
Program provides training, mentoring,
and a small grant to help project teams
determine the readiness of their
technology products for transition to
commercialization. By design, I-Corps
Teams are composed of one principal
investigator (PI), an entrepreneurial lead
(EL), and a local mentor. NSF’s I-Corps
Teams program model has been
replicated in other Federal agencies that
sponsor research, including the National
Institutes of Health (NIH). NSF and NIH
have a memorandum of understanding
to cooperate in the implementation and
monitoring of I-Corps at NIH.
As part of I-Corps, teams receive
entrepreneurial training and ongoing
support for the 6-month duration of the
grant. The I-Corps support facilitates
each team’s entrepreneurial efforts. The
grant requires I-Corps awardees to
participate in an intensive immersion
training on entrepreneurship (a 3-day
opening workshop, 5 weeks of activities
with online classes, and a 2-day final
workshop). The training follows a
structured approach to give team
members hands-on experience in
transferring knowledge into commercial
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products. NSF tracks I-Corps Teams’
progress, as they are expected to hit
milestones for the duration of the
training and throughout the 6-month
grant period. Additionally, NSF
monitors I-Corps Teams’ project
outcomes after the grant period, with
longitudinal surveys conducted with ICorps Teams at two future intervals,
time 1, at least one year after the end of
the training, and time 2, at least one
year after time 1. To date, only time 1
longitudinal surveys have been
conducted.
This notice supports NSF’s efforts to
monitor and evaluate the I-Corps Teams
program at NSF and NIH. It is a follow
up to a previously approved data
collection request related to I-Corps.
NSF previously received clearance for
two longitudinal surveys of I-Corps
team members after the completion of
the program to continuously track
entrepreneurial outcomes [Federal
Register Vol. 80 No. 25, February 06,
2015 pages 6773–6774, OMB clearance
number 3145–0238, expiration date:
April 30, 2018]. NSF is seeking to
modify the survey instrument approved
for the second longitudinal survey,
administered at time 2.
Additionally, NSF is also reaffirming
its intent to conduct a survey of NSF PIs
who did not participate in I-Corps. This
intent was previously published in a
Federal Register notice on December 04,
2015 [Volume 80, number 233 pages
75881–75882]. This survey of additional
PIs supports a rigorous longitudinal
outcome/impact evaluation of the ICorps Team Program using a quasiexperimental design to understand ICorps impact on teams that go through
the program and its impact on team
members and academic culture.
This information collection request
relates to: (1) A revision to previously
cleared survey instrument for I-Corps
team participants; (2) a similar survey
instrument for PIs in comparable non-ICorps NSF projects; and (3) a proposed
instrument for in-depth interviews with
10 I-Corps and 10 comparable non-ICorps teams (including institutional
support personnel). The survey
instrument for the non-I-Corps PIs is
modeled after the content of the I-Corps
longitudinal time 2 instrument to enable
a direct comparison of outputs and
outcomes. For the most part, it replaces
specific references to I-Corps training
and the I-Corps project that was the
focus of commercial exploration with
references to any other training and NSF
project that was the focus of commercial
exploration.
The survey of non-I-Corps PIs will
begin with an initial screening module
to identify those who have received
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support for projects with commercial
potential and who have desire to act on
that potential but have not received an
I-Corps grant. PIs with non-I-Corps NSFfunded projects awarded between 2009
and 2013 will be surveyed. PIs who
reported active interest in commercial
potential for their research projects will
be asked to complete an additional
module adapted from the I-Corps
Longitudinal Data Collection already
approved by OMB for I-Corps team
members. PIs not interested in the
commercial potential of their research
will stop the survey after completing the
screening module. The surveys will be
administered online.
In addition to the comparison
between the I-Corps teams and a
comparable group based on survey
results, the study also includes in-depth
interviews to gain an understanding of
the influence of participation in the ICorps program on PIs (and/or other
active team members) as well as to
compare the impact of the I-Corps
program on industry collaborations and
other networking activities. Half of all
in-depth interviews will be conducted
over the phone while the other half will
take place during site visits to the home
institutions of the teams selected for the
study.
Affected Public: NSF and NIH I-Corps
grantees, including PIs, Entrepreneurial
Leads and Mentors (or individuals
taking equivalent formal roles in the
teams) and non-I-Corps Grant recipients
of NSF Programs.
Total Respondents: 6,222 (survey of
NSF/NIH I-Corps grantee team members
and non-I-Corps NSF PIs) and 160 (indepth interviews with I-Corps and nonI-Corps PIs, their teams and support
personnel).
Frequency: One-time collection.
Total responses: 5,422 (non-I-Corps
screener questions only), 1,342
(longitudinal survey instrument for ICorps teams and non-I-Corps NSF PIs),
and 160 (in-depth interviews).
Average Time per response: 3 minutes
(screener questions), 15 minutes
(longitudinal survey instrument), and 60
minutes (in-depth interview).
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 817
hours.
Authority: Pub. L. 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.).
Dated: December 16, 2016.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information
Collection System
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the
National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting the general public or
other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed continuing
information collection.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by February 21,
2017, to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address
below.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite
1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230; or via email to splimpto@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports
Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (703) 292-7556; or
send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, which is accessible
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal
holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation's estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology. Please submit one copy of your comments by only one method.
All submissions received must include the agency name and collection
name identified above for this information collection. Commenters are
strongly encouraged to transmit their comments electronically via
email. Comments, including any personal information provided, become a
matter of public record. They will be summarized and/or included in the
request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information
collection request.
Title of Collection: Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Teams Program
Survey of Program Participants and NSF Principal Investigators.
OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
Type of request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection.
Abstract: In fiscal year 2011, NSF created the Innovation Corps (I-
Corps) Teams Program to build a national innovation ecosystem by
accelerating innovation among identified NSF-funded researchers. The I-
Corps Teams Program provides training, mentoring, and a small grant to
help project teams determine the readiness of their technology products
for transition to commercialization. By design, I-Corps Teams are
composed of one principal investigator (PI), an entrepreneurial lead
(EL), and a local mentor. NSF's I-Corps Teams program model has been
replicated in other Federal agencies that sponsor research, including
the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NSF and NIH have a memorandum
of understanding to cooperate in the implementation and monitoring of
I-Corps at NIH.
As part of I-Corps, teams receive entrepreneurial training and
ongoing support for the 6-month duration of the grant. The I-Corps
support facilitates each team's entrepreneurial efforts. The grant
requires I-Corps awardees to participate in an intensive immersion
training on entrepreneurship (a 3-day opening workshop, 5 weeks of
activities with online classes, and a 2-day final workshop). The
training follows a structured approach to give team members hands-on
experience in transferring knowledge into commercial products. NSF
tracks I-Corps Teams' progress, as they are expected to hit milestones
for the duration of the training and throughout the 6-month grant
period. Additionally, NSF monitors I-Corps Teams' project outcomes
after the grant period, with longitudinal surveys conducted with I-
Corps Teams at two future intervals, time 1, at least one year after
the end of the training, and time 2, at least one year after time 1. To
date, only time 1 longitudinal surveys have been conducted.
This notice supports NSF's efforts to monitor and evaluate the I-
Corps Teams program at NSF and NIH. It is a follow up to a previously
approved data collection request related to I-Corps. NSF previously
received clearance for two longitudinal surveys of I-Corps team members
after the completion of the program to continuously track
entrepreneurial outcomes [Federal Register Vol. 80 No. 25, February 06,
2015 pages 6773-6774, OMB clearance number 3145-0238, expiration date:
April 30, 2018]. NSF is seeking to modify the survey instrument
approved for the second longitudinal survey, administered at time 2.
Additionally, NSF is also reaffirming its intent to conduct a
survey of NSF PIs who did not participate in I-Corps. This intent was
previously published in a Federal Register notice on December 04, 2015
[Volume 80, number 233 pages 75881-75882]. This survey of additional
PIs supports a rigorous longitudinal outcome/impact evaluation of the
I-Corps Team Program using a quasi-experimental design to understand I-
Corps impact on teams that go through the program and its impact on
team members and academic culture.
This information collection request relates to: (1) A revision to
previously cleared survey instrument for I-Corps team participants; (2)
a similar survey instrument for PIs in comparable non-I-Corps NSF
projects; and (3) a proposed instrument for in-depth interviews with 10
I-Corps and 10 comparable non-I-Corps teams (including institutional
support personnel). The survey instrument for the non-I-Corps PIs is
modeled after the content of the I-Corps longitudinal time 2 instrument
to enable a direct comparison of outputs and outcomes. For the most
part, it replaces specific references to I-Corps training and the I-
Corps project that was the focus of commercial exploration with
references to any other training and NSF project that was the focus of
commercial exploration.
The survey of non-I-Corps PIs will begin with an initial screening
module to identify those who have received
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support for projects with commercial potential and who have desire to
act on that potential but have not received an I-Corps grant. PIs with
non-I-Corps NSF-funded projects awarded between 2009 and 2013 will be
surveyed. PIs who reported active interest in commercial potential for
their research projects will be asked to complete an additional module
adapted from the I-Corps Longitudinal Data Collection already approved
by OMB for I-Corps team members. PIs not interested in the commercial
potential of their research will stop the survey after completing the
screening module. The surveys will be administered online.
In addition to the comparison between the I-Corps teams and a
comparable group based on survey results, the study also includes in-
depth interviews to gain an understanding of the influence of
participation in the I-Corps program on PIs (and/or other active team
members) as well as to compare the impact of the I-Corps program on
industry collaborations and other networking activities. Half of all
in-depth interviews will be conducted over the phone while the other
half will take place during site visits to the home institutions of the
teams selected for the study.
Affected Public: NSF and NIH I-Corps grantees, including PIs,
Entrepreneurial Leads and Mentors (or individuals taking equivalent
formal roles in the teams) and non-I-Corps Grant recipients of NSF
Programs.
Total Respondents: 6,222 (survey of NSF/NIH I-Corps grantee team
members and non-I-Corps NSF PIs) and 160 (in-depth interviews with I-
Corps and non-I-Corps PIs, their teams and support personnel).
Frequency: One-time collection.
Total responses: 5,422 (non-I-Corps screener questions only), 1,342
(longitudinal survey instrument for I-Corps teams and non-I-Corps NSF
PIs), and 160 (in-depth interviews).
Average Time per response: 3 minutes (screener questions), 15
minutes (longitudinal survey instrument), and 60 minutes (in-depth
interview).
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 817 hours.
Authority: Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Dated: December 16, 2016.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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