This announcement clarifies and refines the SJS program and presents the themes to be considered by Statistical Analysis Centers as they prepare applications for the next funding cycle. The document presents information in the following categories: (1) purpose, direction, goals, objectives and strategy of the program; (2) support to established Centers; (3) themes for Fiscal 1998 SJS cycle; (4) eligibility requirements; (5) selection criteria; (6) award period and amount; (7) when to apply; (8) contact; (9) application, administrative and financial requirements; (10) application content; (11) civil rights obligations; (12) audit requirement; (13) disclosure of Federal participation; and (14) intergovernmental review of Federal programs. The document also contains application and assurance forms; a budget detail worksheet and a completed sample worksheet; a certification form regarding lobbying, debarment, suspension and other responsibility matters and drug-free workplace requirements; and a form concerning disclosure of lobbying activities.