DATA IS COLLECTED BY SEX, ETHNIC
GROUP, ON PREVIOUS ACADEMIC STUDY, TYPE OF DEGREE TO BE RECEIVED,
AND SPECIAL BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES. INFORMATION IS
USED TO MEET THE OBJECTIVES OF THE GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION LEGISLATION; TO MONITOR CITIZENSHIP ELIGIBILITY OF
NOMINEES; FOR PROGRAM ANALYSIS OF BACKGROUND CHARACTERISTICS OF
FELLOWS; FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND AUDIT PURPOSES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.