[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 2, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19723-19724]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07555]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Evaluation of the
Brain Disorders in the Developing World Program of the John E. Fogarty
International Center
SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment
on proposed data collection projects, the John E. Fogarty International
Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH), will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected
agencies are invited on one or more of the following points: (1)
Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including the
use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
To Submit Comments and for Further Information: To obtain a copy of
the data collection plans and instruments, submit comments in writing,
or request more information on the proposed project, contact: Dr.
Rachel Sturke, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of
Health, 16 Center Drive, Building 16, Room 202, Bethesda, MD 20892, or
call non-toll-free number 301-496-1491, or Email your request,
including your address to: [email protected]. Formal requests
for additional plans and instruments must be requested in writing.
Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection
are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days
of the date of this publication.
Proposed Collection: Evaluation of the Brain Disorders in the
Developing World Program of the John E. Fogarty International Center,
0925-New, Fogarty International Center (FIC), National Institutes of
Health (NIH).
Need and Use of Information Collection: This study seeks to
evaluate the management, effectiveness, and outcomes of the Brain
Disorders in the Developing World extramural research program
administered by the John E. Fogarty International Center of the NIH.
The purpose of the Brain Disorders in the Developing World Program is
to develop collaborative research and capacity building projects on
brain disorders throughout life relevant to low- and middle-income
countries. Awardees are expected to develop innovative projects that
contribute to the long-term goal of building sustainable research
capacity in nervous system function and impairment throughout life.
Between FY 2003 and 2012, a total of 132 awards were made under the
Brain Disorders program, and the total investment by Fogarty and its
partners at NIH has been approximately $75 million. The findings of
this evaluation study will provide valuable information concerning: (1)
Whether and how the program has met its goal of supporting research and
research capacity-building on brain disorders in low- and middle-income
countries; (2) the extent to which the program as implemented functions
efficiently and effectively; (3) the extent to which the program is
consistent with the strategic priorities of Fogarty and its partners at
NIH; (4) opportunities to improve upon the current implementation of
the program if NIH chooses to continue supporting it; and (5) models,
best practices, and lessons learned that may be applicable to other NIH
programs, now and in the future.
OMB approval is requested for 1 year. There are no costs to
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized
burden hours are 151.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total annual
Form name Type of respondent respondents responses per response (in burden hour
respondent hours)
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Awardee Interviews (LMIC)...................... Researchers............................ 30 1 1 30
Awardee Interviews (US)........................ Researchers............................ 30 1 1 30
Trainee Interviews............................. Researchers............................ 15 1 1 15
Awardee Survey (LMIC).......................... Researchers............................ 115 1 20/60 38
Awardee Survey (US)............................ Researchers............................ 114 1 20/60 38
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Dated: March 18, 2013.
Dexter Collins,
Executive Officer, John E. Fogarty International Center, National
Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 2013-07555 Filed 4-1-13; 8:45 am]
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