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OMB Control No:
0704-0466
ICR Reference No:
202601-0704-001
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202209-0704-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOD/DODDEP
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
04/16/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
Responses
7,900
0
Time Burden (Hours)
25,017
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
187,626
0
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).
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
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 2925
01/23/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 14685
03/26/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
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
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
0
0
7,900
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
25,017
0
0
25,017
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
187,626
0
0
187,626
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The burden has increased due to this being a reinstatement with change.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$876,818
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
Agency Contact:
Amanda Grifka 555 555-5555 amanda.b.grifka.civ@health.mil
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
04/16/2026
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