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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking comments on a proposed information collection to support the evaluation planning of the Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development (GRANTED) program. This initiative aims to enhance research support services and infrastructure at U.S. institutions of higher education. The NSF plans to conduct structured interviews and focus groups with research administrators to gather data on improving research capacity and support. Comments must be submitted by May 30, 2025.

The National Science Board has announced a teleconference for the Commission on Merit Review, aligned with the NSF Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. This meeting is set for January 13, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern and will happen via videoconference through the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. The session will remain closed to the public and will include discussions on the revised Commission Report, as well as remarks from the Commission Chair. For more information, Chris Blair at the National Science Foundation can be contacted.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted a request for review of their Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This survey collects data from individuals earning research doctorates in the U.S. and is used to prepare important reports and statistics. The NSF is seeking public comments on the usefulness and burden of this data collection. Comments can be sent within 30 days of the notice's publication, and the survey aims to gather information from approximately 57,000 and 58,000 individuals for the 2022 and 2023 survey cycles, respectively.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to introduce a new collection to gather information on grantee reporting requirements specific to its Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaboration (AccelNet) Program. This action is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. NSF is inviting public comments on this proposal until February 28, 2025. The proposed modification focuses on creating a tailored report template that reflects the international networking aims of the AccelNet program, as opposed to the NSF's standard template which does not adequately address these aspects.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced an extension for public comments on its proposed intellectual property policy, giving interested parties until February 21, 2025, to respond. These proposals aim to establish flexible intellectual property options for NSF-backed public-private partnerships, ensuring a balanced distribution of intellectual property rights between academic and industrial collaborators. The NSF's proposed options, including licenses for research and commercial use, are designed to foster innovation while adhering to existing federal laws like the Bayh-Dole Act. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on issues such as the potential impacts on innovation, balance and flexibility in rights distribution, and barriers to adoption.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is holding a virtual meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research on April 4, 2025. This meeting will assess the progress and performance of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin during the second year of its award period. The meeting will have both open and closed sessions, with the closed sessions containing confidential information. Attendees can request a virtual meeting link by emailing cfinta@nsf.gov.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced new maximum amounts for civil monetary penalties, which will start on January 15, 2025. These adjustments are based on the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, and follow a cost-of-living increase set by recent guidance. The penalty for standard violations under the Antarctic Conservation Act has been adjusted to $21,568, while knowing violations will be penalized with up to $36,498. For violations under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, the maximum penalty is now $14,308.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is conducting a virtual meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on May 22, 2025. This meeting, focusing on the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, aims to review the progress and evaluate the performance of a cooperative agreement during its second year. While the meeting is part-open, some sections are closed to the public due to proprietary and confidential information. Attendees can request to join the open sessions by emailing the NSF.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has published a notice about a request to modify a permit under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. The proposed modification involves extending the activities under permit ACA 2025-019, which allows research on cetaceans using various methods. The modification includes using drones to collect aerial footage of plant-covered land in Antarctic Specially Protected Area 113, Litchfield Island, for outreach purposes. Interested parties can submit comments until January 16, 2025.

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.