Notice2026-10254
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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Published
May 22, 2026
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National Science Foundation
Abstract
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 comments 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 99 (Friday, May 22, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30330-30331]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10254]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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 comments 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 July 21,
2026 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, 401 Dulany Street, Alexandria,
Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#691a19050004191d0629071a0f470e061f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4e3d3e2227233e3a210e203d2860292138">[email protected]</span></a>. 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
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day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including Federal holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate
for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Reviewer Request Form
OMB Control Number: 3145-0273.
Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an
information collection.
Proposed Project
For more than 70 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has
supported the full spectrum of science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) research and education--from foundational,
curiosity-driven discovery to use-inspired and solutions-oriented
research that addresses national and economic challenges. Across this
continuum, scientific discovery, innovation, and technology translation
are deeply interconnected.
The NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
(TIP) was established to strengthen the agency's capacity to accelerate
the translation of research outputs to the market. TIP advances use-
inspired and translational research through investments that support
technology development, workforce development, and regional innovation
as outlined in the CHIPS and Science Act.
Some examples of TIP investments include: Accelerating Research
Translation (ART), (<a href="https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/art-accelerating-research-translation">https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/art-accelerating-research-translation</a>) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) (<a href="https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/i-corps/about-teams">https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/i-corps/about-teams</a>), Regional
Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) (<a href="https://www.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/regional-innovation-engines">https://www.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/regional-innovation-engines</a>), Pathways to Enable Open-
Source Ecosystems (POSE) (<a href="https://www.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/pathways-enable-open-source-ecosystems">https://www.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/pathways-enable-open-source-ecosystems</a>), and America's Seed Fund (SBIR/
STTR) (<a href="https://seedfund.nsf.gov/">https://seedfund.nsf.gov/</a>).
Due to the breadth and specialized nature of these programs, the
Directorate requires the ability to recruit reviewers with wide-ranging
expertise, experience, and perspectives. Appropriate reviewers for TIP
programs may come from varied sectors and professional backgrounds,
including academia, industry, startups, venture development, technology
transfer organizations, workforce development entities, regional
innovation partnerships, nonprofit organizations, and open-source
communities.
Accordingly, NSF requests renewal of Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the TIP Directorate Reviewer Request Form.
The information collection enables TIP programs to gather information
necessary to identify and recruit reviewers whose expertise,
experience, and professional backgrounds align with the objectives,
subject matter, and evaluation needs of specific funding opportunities
and merit review activities.
The information collection consists of two components. The first
component aligns with the NSF-wide Reviewer Request Form (NSF 428A) and
collects standard reviewer information, educational background,
demographic information, and professional experience. The second
component contains customizable program-specific questions that allow
TIP programs to request additional information relevant to the goals
and needs of individual programs or solicitations.
Program-specific information may include, but is not limited to:
<bullet> Areas of technical or domain expertise;
<bullet> Sector experience (e.g., academia, industry, nonprofit,
venture, or government);
<bullet> Experience in technology translation, commercialization,
entrepreneurship, workforce development, or regional innovation
ecosystem development;
<bullet> Professional affiliations, websites, or LinkedIn profiles;
<bullet> Prior reviewer, mentoring, or startup advisory experience;
and
<bullet> Potential conflicts of interest.
The flexibility afforded by the customizable portion of the TIP
Reviewer Request Form is necessary because reviewer qualifications
appropriate for one TIP program may not adequately reflect the
expertise required for another. The requested information will support
TIP Program Directors in identifying reviewers with the appropriate
expertise and perspectives necessary to conduct fair, rigorous, and
context-appropriate merit review processes across the Directorate's
diverse portfolio and funding activities.
Following standard OMB requirements, NSF will require OMB approval
in advance and provide OMB with a copy of the form containing these
questions and/or data fields. Data collected will be used strictly for
reviewer recruiting purposes. The data collection burden to the
individuals will be limited to no more than 10 minutes of the
respondents' time in each instance.
Respondents: The respondents generally have the education and/or
experience level commensurate to a university assistant professor.
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 4,000.
Burden on the Public: It is estimated to take 10 minutes per
respondent per form, for a total of 667 hours per year.
Dated: May 19, 2026.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2026-10254 Filed 5-21-26; 8:45 am]
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