Use these items as headings. Placement preference in the Executive or Legislative Branches of the Government may be stated and will be honored to the extent possible. If no major professor exists, the faculty member who is most familiar with the applicant academically may be substituted. The Florida Sea Grant Director will write a third letter. The stipend can be in both per diem and salary.
Salary is the taxable item.
Students are advised to read IRS Publication 520 on Scholarships and Fellowships for guidance. Each institution is responsible for ensuring that health insurance coverage is provided the Fellow for the full year. Reasonable moving expenses to and from Washington are allowed and at least one round trip fare equivalent. During the fellowship, the host may provide supplemental funds for work-related travel by the Fellow. The following is a sample budget and we can assist you with budget preparation.