Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DD 3067-15 SMART Scholarship Revised Degree Completion Plan Form	New
Form DD 3067-13 SMART Scholarship Site Visit Report for Recruitment Awardees Form	New
Form DD 3067-12 SMART Scholarship Service Agreement Form	New
Form DD 3067-11 SMART Scholarship Service Agreement Amendment Request Form	New
Form DD 3067-9 SMART Scholarship Recruitment Site Visit Request Form	New
Form DD 3067-8 SMART Scholarship Recruitment Internship Request Form	New
Form DD 3067-7 SMART Scholarship Phase 1 Annual Report Form	Modified
Form DD 3067-5 SMART Scholarship Media Release Form	Modified
Form DD 3067-4 SMART Scholarship Recruitment Internship Report Form	Modified
Form DD-3067-2 SMART Scholarship Educational Work Plan Form	Modified
Enclosure 2 - SMART Award Cover Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2022-09-16
2022 SMART Scholar Handbook.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-09-13
0704-0466_PIASec1_9.13.22.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-09-13
0704-0466_SSA_9.27.22.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-09-28
0704-0466_EmailCommunications_9.13.22.docx Supplementary Document	2022-09-13
0704-0466_SMART_SSNJ Decision Memo_Signed.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-09-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
256171	SMART Scholarship Revised Degree Completion Plan Form	New
256170	SMART Scholarship Site Visit Report for Recruitment Awardees Form	New
256169	SMART Scholarship Service Agreement Form	New
256168	SMART Scholarship Service Agreement Amendment Request Form	New
256167	SMART Scholarship Recruitment Site Visit Request Form	New
256166	SMART Scholarship Recruitment Internship Request Form	New
237134	SMART Scholarship Phase 1 Annual Report Form	Modified
237133	SMART Scholarship Media Release Form	Modified
237132	SMART Scholarship Recruitment Internship Report Form	Modified
237131	SMART Scholarship Educational Work Plan Form	Modified
191319	SMART Application Other-Screenshots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0466	ICR Reference No: 202209-0704-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201907-0704-007
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/29/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2022
Responses	7,900	10,750
Time Burden (Hours)	25,017	129,225
Cost Burden (Dollars)	187,626	936,882

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Abstract: The DoD Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program, is part of the National Defense Education Program. SMART is fully funded by the DoD and is designed to increase the number of new civilian science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) entrants to the DoD. Additionally, the SMART Program develops and retains current DoD civilian STEM employees that are critical to the national security functions of the Department of Defense and are needed in the Department of Defense workforce. SMART awards scholarships, ranging from 1.5 to 5 years, to undergraduate and graduate level students pursuing a degree in one of 21 technical disciplines. Upon graduation, scholars fulfill a service commitment with the DoD facility that nominated the scholar for an award (the sponsoring facility, or SF).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC 2192a Name of Law: Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program
   US Code: 5 USC 3304 Name of Law: Competitive service examinations
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 44367	07/26/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 58332	09/26/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 11

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SMART Application
SMART Scholarship Educational Work Plan	DD-3067-2	Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Educational Work Plan
SMART Scholarship Media Release	DD 3067-5	Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Media Release
SMART Scholarship Phase 1 Annual Report	DD 3067-7	Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Phase 1 Annual Report
SMART Scholarship Recruitment Internship Report	DD 3067-4	Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Recruitment Internship Report
SMART Scholarship Recruitment Internship Request	DD 3067-8	Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Recruitment Internship Request
SMART Scholarship Recruitment Site Visit Request	DD 3067-9	Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Recruitment Site Visit Request
SMART Scholarship Revised Degree Completion Plan	DD 3067-15	Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Revised Degree Completion Plan
SMART Scholarship Service Agreement	DD 3067-12	Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Service Agreement
SMART Scholarship Service Agreement Amendment Request	DD 3067-11	Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Service Agreement Amendment Request
SMART Scholarship Site Visit Report for Recruitment Awardees	DD 3067-13	Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Site Visit Report for Recruitment Awardees

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	7,900	10,750	0	-2,850	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	25,017	129,225	0	-104,208	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	187,626	936,882	0	-749,256	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: There has been a decrease in burden due to a decrease in response time, respondents, and a reduction in the amount of forms. ROCIS has identified an increase in burden due to a change in the way the previous approvals ICs were formatted- there has not been an actual increase in burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $855,612

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/29/2022

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