Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Program, 8916-8917 [2023-02920]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request; Grantee
Reporting Requirements for the
Industry-University Cooperative
Research Centers (IUCRC) Program
National Science Foundation.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to renew this collection. In accordance
with the requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing
opportunity for public comment on this
action. After obtaining and considering
public comment, NSF will prepare the
submission requesting Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
clearance of this collection for no longer
than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by April 11, 2023 to
be assured consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
Send comments to address below.
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Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation,
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite E7400,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 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
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800–877–8339, which is accessible 24
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year (including Federal holidays).
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Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting
Requirements for the IndustryUniversity Cooperative Research
Centers (IUCRC) Program.
OMB Number: 3145–0088.
Expiration Date of Approval: August
31, 2023.
Type of Request: Revision to and
extension of approval of an information
collection.
Proposed Project: The IUCRC program
provides a structure for academic
researchers to conduct fundamental,
pre-competitive research of shared
interest to industry and government
organizations. These organizations pay
membership fees to a consortium so that
they can collectively envision and fund
research, with at least 90% of Member
funds allocated to the direct costs of
these shared research projects.
IUCRCs are formed around research
areas of strategic interest to U.S.
industry. Industry is defined very
broadly to include companies (large and
small), startups and non-profit
organizations. Principal Investigators
form a Center around emerging research
topics of current research interest, in a
pre-competitive space but with clear
pathways to applied research and
commercial development. Industry
partners join at inception, as an existing
Center grows, or they inspire the
creation of a new Center by recruiting
university partners to leverage NSF
support. Government agencies
participate in IUCRCs as Members or by
partnering directly with NSF at the
strategic level.
Universities, academic researchers,
and students benefit from IUCRC
participation through the research
funding, the establishment and growth
of industry partnerships, and
educational and career placement
opportunities for students. Industry
Members benefit by accessing
knowledge, facilities, equipment, and
intellectual property in a highly costefficient model; leveraging Center
research outcomes in their future
proprietary projects; interacting in an
informal, collaborative way with other
private sector and government entities
with shared interests; and identifying
and recruiting talent. NSF provides
funding to support Center
administrative costs and a governance
framework to manage membership,
operations, and evaluation.
Sites within Centers will be required
to provide data to NSF and/or its
authorized representatives (contractors
and/or grantees) annually—after the
award expires for their fiscal year of
activity—for the life of the Phase I, and
if applicable, Phase II, and Phase III
award(s).
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Information collected are both
quantitative and descriptive; they will
provide managing Program Directors a
means to monitor the operational and
financial states of the Centers and
ensure that the award is in good
standing. These data will also allow
NSF to assess the Centers in terms of
intellectual, broader, and commercial
impacts that are core to our review
criteria. Finally, in compliance with the
Evidence Act of 2019, information
collected will be used in satisfying
congressional requests, and supporting
the agency’s policymaking and reporting
needs.
In addition to the agency’s annual
report requirement, Principal
Investigators (IUCRC Center and Site
Directors) of the awards are required to
provide the following information:
Center-Related Information:
• Center Data Reporting
Æ A comprehensive annual survey
collecting information on structure,
funding, membership, personnel, and
outcomes of the Center during a given
reporting period. A Center must submit
data for each fiscal year no later than
September 30 of each year of operation,
as well as after the award expires to
describe its final year of activity.
Certification of Membership
Æ A list of members and membership
fees collected by the Center and
certified by the respective university’s
Sponsored Research Office (SRO), Total
Program Income collected during the
reporting period, In-kind Contributions
during the reporting period, Allocation
and Expenditures of each Site’s research
funds by project
Site Research Projects Summary
Æ A list all projects in which the Site
participated, including each project’s
goals; research tasks; key milestones,
metrics/deliverables; developing results
or outcomes; project budgets; and
personnel.
• Assessment Coordinator Report
Æ An independent assessment of the
annual Center activities (this report is
done by an independent evaluator, and
uploaded by the Principal Investigator
as part of the NSF annual reporting
requirement)
Logistical Information:
• IUCRC Directory
Æ IUCRCs must provide accurate and
current information for the online
IUCRC directory. The IUCRC program
helps awardees to get their information
updated on the website.
Optional:
• IUCRC Impact Stories for Public
Distribution
IUCRCs are highly encouraged to
submit information on their emerging
research highlights and significant
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breakthrough stories to NSF to showcase
their impact to the public and industry
(see https://iucrc.nsf.gov/centers/
achievements/) including new products,
technology creation and/or
enhancements, intellectual property of
significant commercial relevance, and
major improvements in cost-savings,
efficiency, sustainability, productivity,
and job growth.
Not only do these data provide
valuable information on program
activities, products, outcomes, and
impact, they also help to paint a
detailed longitudinal view of the
program, provide insights for
benchmarking individual Center
performance, advancing industryuniversity engagement approaches,
strengthening future workforce, and
contribute to the Nation’s research and
technology ecosystem.
Use of the Information: The
information collected is for internal use
by NSF, sharing with the US public,
congressional requests, and for securing
future funding for continued IUCRC
program maintenance and growth.
Survey data is collected and published
at https://iucrcstats.org, made possible
through NSF grant award 1732084.
Estimate Burden on the Public:
Estimated at 16 hours per award for 225
sites for a total of 3,600 hours (per year).
Respondents: IUCRC Awardees
(Academic Institutions).
Estimated Number of Respondents:
One from each IUCRC site (estimated:
225 active sites/year).
Comments: Comments are invited on
(a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the Agency’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information on respondents,
including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Dated: February 7, 2023.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request;
Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Industry-University Cooperative
Research Centers (IUCRC) Program
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
renew this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for
public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public
comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer
than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by April 11,
2023 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address
below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
E7400, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send
email to [email protected]. 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:
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Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for the
Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Program.
OMB Number: 3145-0088.
Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2023.
Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an
information collection.
Proposed Project: The IUCRC program provides a structure for
academic researchers to conduct fundamental, pre-competitive research
of shared interest to industry and government organizations. These
organizations pay membership fees to a consortium so that they can
collectively envision and fund research, with at least 90% of Member
funds allocated to the direct costs of these shared research projects.
IUCRCs are formed around research areas of strategic interest to
U.S. industry. Industry is defined very broadly to include companies
(large and small), startups and non-profit organizations. Principal
Investigators form a Center around emerging research topics of current
research interest, in a pre-competitive space but with clear pathways
to applied research and commercial development. Industry partners join
at inception, as an existing Center grows, or they inspire the creation
of a new Center by recruiting university partners to leverage NSF
support. Government agencies participate in IUCRCs as Members or by
partnering directly with NSF at the strategic level.
Universities, academic researchers, and students benefit from IUCRC
participation through the research funding, the establishment and
growth of industry partnerships, and educational and career placement
opportunities for students. Industry Members benefit by accessing
knowledge, facilities, equipment, and intellectual property in a highly
cost-efficient model; leveraging Center research outcomes in their
future proprietary projects; interacting in an informal, collaborative
way with other private sector and government entities with shared
interests; and identifying and recruiting talent. NSF provides funding
to support Center administrative costs and a governance framework to
manage membership, operations, and evaluation.
Sites within Centers will be required to provide data to NSF and/or
its authorized representatives (contractors and/or grantees) annually--
after the award expires for their fiscal year of activity--for the life
of the Phase I, and if applicable, Phase II, and Phase III award(s).
Information collected are both quantitative and descriptive; they
will provide managing Program Directors a means to monitor the
operational and financial states of the Centers and ensure that the
award is in good standing. These data will also allow NSF to assess the
Centers in terms of intellectual, broader, and commercial impacts that
are core to our review criteria. Finally, in compliance with the
Evidence Act of 2019, information collected will be used in satisfying
congressional requests, and supporting the agency's policymaking and
reporting needs.
In addition to the agency's annual report requirement, Principal
Investigators (IUCRC Center and Site Directors) of the awards are
required to provide the following information:
Center-Related Information:
Center Data Reporting
[cir] A comprehensive annual survey collecting information on
structure, funding, membership, personnel, and outcomes of the Center
during a given reporting period. A Center must submit data for each
fiscal year no later than September 30 of each year of operation, as
well as after the award expires to describe its final year of activity.
Certification of Membership
[cir] A list of members and membership fees collected by the Center
and certified by the respective university's Sponsored Research Office
(SRO), Total Program Income collected during the reporting period, In-
kind Contributions during the reporting period, Allocation and
Expenditures of each Site's research funds by project
Site Research Projects Summary
[cir] A list all projects in which the Site participated, including
each project's goals; research tasks; key milestones, metrics/
deliverables; developing results or outcomes; project budgets; and
personnel.
Assessment Coordinator Report
[cir] An independent assessment of the annual Center activities
(this report is done by an independent evaluator, and uploaded by the
Principal Investigator as part of the NSF annual reporting requirement)
Logistical Information:
IUCRC Directory
[cir] IUCRCs must provide accurate and current information for the
online IUCRC directory. The IUCRC program helps awardees to get their
information updated on the website.
Optional:
IUCRC Impact Stories for Public Distribution
IUCRCs are highly encouraged to submit information on their
emerging research highlights and significant breakthrough stories to
NSF to showcase their impact to the public and industry (see https://iucrc.nsf.gov/centers/achievements/) including new products, technology
creation and/or enhancements, intellectual property of significant
commercial relevance, and major improvements in cost-savings,
efficiency, sustainability, productivity, and job growth.
Not only do these data provide valuable information on program
activities, products, outcomes, and impact, they also help to paint a
detailed longitudinal view of the program, provide insights for
benchmarking individual Center performance, advancing industry-
university engagement approaches, strengthening future workforce, and
contribute to the Nation's research and technology ecosystem.
Use of the Information: The information collected is for internal
use by NSF, sharing with the US public, congressional requests, and for
securing future funding for continued IUCRC program maintenance and
growth. Survey data is collected and published at https://iucrcstats.org, made possible through NSF grant award 1732084.
Estimate Burden on the Public: Estimated at 16 hours per award for
225 sites for a total of 3,600 hours (per year).
Respondents: IUCRC Awardees (Academic Institutions).
Estimated Number of Respondents: One from each IUCRC site
(estimated: 225 active sites/year).
Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Dated: February 7, 2023.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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