The Cell and Molecular Biology Training Grant pays tuition and health
insurance as long as sufficient funds are available.
Other elective fees are the responsibility of
the trainee and are not paid by the Cell and Molecular Biology Training Grant.
Stipend
The 2004-2005 stipend is $1,731 per month ($20,772
per year). The rate is set by NIH each July
1. One semi-monthly paycheck on regular UW paydays,
the 10th and 25th of each month, will include
the stipend and salaries from part-time appointments
such as TA, RA, etc. Checks or direct deposit
statements will be mailed to the trainees unless
a trainee requests that it be held for pick
up.
Taxability of Stipends
The Tax Reform Act of 1986, Public Law 99-514,
impacts the tax liability of individuals supported
under the NRSA program. Currently the UW is not
withholding tax from stipend income. Trainees
may wish to receive a revised W-4 Form to increase
the tax withheld from the portion of their check
received from part-time appointments. Trainees
are urged to consult with Student Legal Services
(543-6486), the UW Payroll Department (543-9202)
or the Internal Revenue Service (206-442-1040)
about their income tax liability. The MCB Office
will pass along information received from the
NIH and the UW regarding taxability of stipends,
but we cannot dispense tax advice. It is up to
each trainee to determine his or her own tax liability.
Support during Final Quarter
Trainees approaching their final quarter of
study must plan ahead carefully. In order to have
tuition paid by the training grant, a student
must be appointed for 5 out of 6 pay periods during
a quarter and must be registered for at least
10 credits. If a student is taken off the training
grant before 5 out of 6 pay periods have passed,
he or she will automatically receive a bill for
the full tuition. If a student plans to leave
the University earlier than this to accept another
position, he or she may petition to register for
fewer credits. However, students registered fewer
than 10 credits are not eligible to be supported
by the training grant and the studentıs stipend
will need to be provided by the department. The
student will also be responsible for payment of
that quarterıs tuition. Students who anticipate
being paid by the training grant during their
final quarter should consult with their departmentıs
administrator and the MCB Office in advance of
their final quarter.
Travel Awards
Requests for travel funds are available in the
MCB Office. Travel funds are available each year
on a first-come, first-served basis. Travel requests
are reviewed and approved based on the application
and availability of funds. Trainees are encouraged
to apply as early as possible to allow sufficient
time for review of the request and for prepayment
of airline tickets and registration fees. The
maximum allowed is $300 per year of appointment.
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