Whats the difference between the trainee allowance of $10,000 and the faculty allowance of $12,500?
A. The $10,000 allowance for student-related expenses is specifically allocated for the student, not the sponsor. The faculty allowance of $12,500 is at the discretion of the faculty sponsor(s). Both categories are flexible as long as the budgeted items are clearly related to the trainee’s training. In general, the trainee allowance is meant to be for the trainee’s training related expenses, e.g., a laptop computer, travel to a scientific meeting related to the area of research, registration for symposium. The faculty allowance is for what the sponsor(s) deem(s) necessary for the support of the trainee. For example, there may be lab expenses associated with the co-sponsor’s lab that are not included in the trainee allowance budget. Additionally, if there are tuition expenses in excess of the $27,500, these categories can be used for the difference.
