# 2026-00270: Bio Postdocs: NSF Extends Application Form Fun

2026-00270, Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Renew an Information Collection, is a Federal Register notice from National Science Foundation published 2026-01-09, effective Written comments should be received by March 10, 2026 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00270
- Title: Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Renew an Information Collection
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: National Science Foundation
- Citation: 91 FR 1004
- Published: 2026-01-09
- Effective: Written comments should be received by March 10, 2026 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.
- Comments close: 2026-03-10
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Bio Postdocs: NSF Extends Application Form Fun

## Summary

The National Science Foundation wants to keep collecting info from folks applying for biology postdoctoral fellowships for three more years. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by March 10, 2026, to help make the process easier and clearer. This won’t cost extra money but aims to keep things running smoothly for future researchers.

## Abstract

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew clearance of this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.

## Effects PRIA read

- NSF to Renew Biology Postdoc Forms: benefit, low. NSF plans to renew the information collection for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology for up to three years. If you apply or provide recommendations, the electronic NSF Application Form A and a recommendation form (OMB No. 3145-0203) will continue to be used; current approval expires J…
- Applicant Time Burden: 25 Minutes: cost, low. If you apply for the BIO Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, NSF estimates you will spend about 25 minutes completing NSF Application Form A. The Directorate expects about 1,200 responses per year, contributing to an estimated total annual public burden of 2,167 hours.
- Reference Writer Time Burden: 150 Minutes: cost, low. If you write a recommendation for a BIO Postdoctoral Research Fellowship applicant, NSF estimates the recommendation form and letter take about 150 minutes (2.5 hours) to complete. This contributes to the estimated 2,167 total annual burden hours across roughly 1,200 responses.

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## Sources
- [2026-00270 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/09/2026-00270/notice-of-intent-to-seek-approval-to-renew-an-information-collection)
- [2026-00270 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-09/pdf/2026-00270.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00270 (as of 2026-06-08).