Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Program
Published Date: 3/27/2026
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The National Science Foundation wants to keep collecting reports from groups in the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) program, which helps universities and companies work together on cool research. They’re asking for public feedback by May 26, 2026, before renewing these reporting rules for up to three more years. This keeps the research flowing smoothly without adding extra costs or delays for the teams involved.
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