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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to hold several proposal review meetings throughout the year. These meetings aim to provide advice on proposals submitted to the NSF for funding and to assess ongoing projects. The meetings will be held at the NSF's headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and will not be open to the public due to confidential information being discussed. Information about these meetings, including changes and schedules, will be available on the NSF website, and similar notices will be published quarterly.

The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program is organizing public meetings throughout 2021. These meetings are facilitated by the Joint Engineering Team (JET) and the Middleware And Grid Interagency Coordination (MAGIC) Team. They provide a platform for people to engage with federal agencies and participate in discussions about research and technological developments. Interested individuals can find meeting details and sign up for updates via the NITRD website or their mailing lists. Public comments are encouraged and may be submitted for consideration.

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation is planning to renew the Survey of Doctorate Recipients (SDR). This survey gathers data on people with doctorates in science, engineering, and health from U.S. institutions to understand their employment, education, and demographics. The survey will use web surveys and phone interviews starting in June 2025 and aims for a sample size of 116,000 individuals, expecting a 70% response rate. The information collected helps create important reports and is also available for researchers, while ensuring the participants' confidentiality.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the receipt of permit applications under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. These permits relate to scientific activities in specific Antarctic areas, including studies on water and environmental samples, and research involving seal tagging to understand the seals' behavior and habitat. The first permit allows activities in locations like Canada Glacier and Taylor Glacier, while the second focuses on Cape Shirreff, involving several Antarctic seal species. Public comments are invited and can be submitted until February 24, 2021.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will hold a meeting of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee on January 30-31, 2025. The meeting will take place at the NSF offices in Alexandria, VA, and can be attended in person or virtually via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public and will feature presentations from representatives of NSF, NASA, DOE, and other agencies to discuss current programs and future collaboration in astronomy and astrophysics. The committee will also work on its draft annual report, which is due by March 15, 2025.

The National Science Board's Committee on Strategy will hold a closed teleconference on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern. This meeting will be conducted via videoconference through the National Science Foundation's location in Alexandria, Virginia. The agenda includes remarks from the Chair, a discussion on potential agency restructuring, and closing remarks. For more information, Chris Blair, the Executive Assistant, can be contacted at cblair@nsf.gov or 703/292-7000.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to renew its collection of information related to proposals and awards, as outlined in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide. They are inviting public comments until February 10, 2025. This initiative aims to update the guide with necessary changes to improve clarity and incorporate new statutory and policy requirements. The NSF annually receives around 40,000 proposals, with an estimated public burden of 4.8 million hours, and provides about 10,500 awards based on merit review.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to extend an information collection related to the Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships program. The goal of this program is to promote innovation in research, education, and knowledge transfer between various institutions and organizations. NSF is seeking public comments by February 28, 2025, as part of the clearance process required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collected information will be used to assess the progress of the STCs and ensure ongoing funding.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to ask for approval to continue collecting information about its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. This program funds research projects for college students in STEM fields. Through this collection, NSF gathers data about student participation to evaluate and manage the program effectively. The public is invited to provide comments on this information collection by April 7, 2025, as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice, as the first received no feedback. The DUE Project Data Form is for grant proposals to NSF's Division of Undergraduate Education, collecting data on project impact on institutions, students, and faculty. The public has 30 days from the notice's publication to submit comments, with a total estimated annual response time of 850 hours for 2,550 respondents.