NSF Tinkers With University Research Report Forms
Published Date: 5/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Science Foundation wants to update how universities report their research progress for the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers program. This affects universities and companies working together on cool science projects, making sure reports are clear and useful. They’re asking for public feedback within 30 days before finalizing, but no new costs or big changes are expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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IUCRC Annual Reporting Requirement
If you run an IUCRC site or Center at a university, you must provide annual data to NSF for each fiscal year no later than September 30 and again after the award expires to describe the final year of activity. NSF estimates the reporting burden as 1.5 hours per award for 250 sites and 1 hour per 80 Centers, for a total of 330 respondents and 455 hours per year; NSF is requesting public comments within 30 days of this notice.
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