[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 110 (Thursday, June 6, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 28904-28905] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-14143] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Title of Proposed Collection, ``Fellowship Applications and Award Forms'' 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 National Science Foundation (NSF) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information of the propose project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call Herman Fleming, NSF Clearance Officer at (703) 306-1243 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. Proposed project. Section 10 of the National Science Foundation Act, as [[Page 28905]] amended, states that ``The Foundation is authorized to award, within the limits of funds made available * * * scholarships and graduate fellowships for scientific study or scientific work in the mathematical physical, medical, biological, engineering, social, and other sciences at appropriate nonprofit American or nonprofit foreign institutions selected by the recipient of such aid, for stated periods of time.'' The Foundation Fellowship Programs are designed to meet the following objectives:To assure that some of the Nation's most talented students in the sciences obtain the education necessary to become creative and productive scientific researchers. To train or upgrade advanced scientific personnel to enhance their abilities as teachers and researchers. To promote graduate education in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering at institutions that have traditionally served ethnic minorities. To encourage pursuit of advanced science degrees by students who are members of ethnic groups traditionally under- represented in the Nation's advanced science personnel pool. The Foundations has the following fellowship award programs: NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Graduate Fellowships Minority Gradate Fellowships Women in Engineering and Computer and Information Science Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Chemistry Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships NSF-NATO Postdoctoral Fellowships and Supporting Engineering Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Supporting Activities Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biosciences Related to the Environment Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Molecular Evolution Ridge Inter-Disciplinary Global Experiments Advanced Study Institute Travel Awards International Opportunities for Scientists and Engineers Japan Research Fellows North American Research fellows International Research fellows Ethics and Values Fellowship Awards These are annual award programs with application deadlines varying according to the fellowship program. Public burden may also vary according to program, however it is estimated that each submission is averaged to be 12 hours per respondent. Send comments to Herman Fleming, Clearance Office, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 485, Arlington, VA 22230. Written comments should be received by August 1, 1996 Dated: May 31, 1996. Herman G. Fleming, NSF Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 96-14143 Filed 6-5-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-M