GAANN Handbook - Department of Biology

Table <strong>of</strong> ContentsAbout the Program ..................................................................................................................................... 3Project Director’s Roles and Responsibilities........................................................................................... 3Awards: Conditions and Restrictions <strong>of</strong> Payment ................................................................................... 4Amount <strong>of</strong> Award ..................................................................................................................................... 4Duration .................................................................................................................................................... 4Stipend Award .......................................................................................................................................... 4Institutional Payment ................................................................................................................................ 4Institutional Matching Contribution.......................................................................................................... 4Unallowable Costs .................................................................................................................................... 5Grant Renewals ......................................................................................................................................... 5Distribution <strong>of</strong> Funds ................................................................................................................................ 5Selecting <strong>GAANN</strong> Fellows ....................................................................................................................... 5Financial Need ............................................................................................................................................. 5Calculating Financial Need ....................................................................................................................... 6Important Policy Guidance ....................................................................................................................... 7Are <strong>GAANN</strong> Stipends Taxable? ............................................................................................................... 8Administrative Notices ............................................................................................................................... 8PR Award Number .................................................................................................................................... 8Time Extensions........................................................................................................................................ 8Balance Carryovers ................................................................................................................................... 8Evaluation and Reporting: Conditions and Restrictions ........................................................................ 8Records and Reports ................................................................................................................................. 8Reporting Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 9Performance Measures .............................................................................................................................. 9Fellowship Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 10Fellowship Commitments ................................................................................................................... 10Supervision <strong>of</strong> Fellows ........................................................................................................................... 102