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You are expected to adhere to the approved budget in your scholarship proposal. However, if your research plans change, you may request approval for a reallocation of funds from the Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies (VPRDGS) .  \nBudget  \nAny changes to the budget of an approved project must be approved in writing by the VPRDGS.  \nReimbursement Process  \nScholarship Funding Period  \nThe scholarship award period runs May 1st to April 30th of each fiscal year. Students MUST be enrolled (i.e., registered for classes) in a doctoral program for the scholarship funding period to receive reimbursements for their research expenses. Students may begin to spend down their award beginning May 1st. Reimbursements for expenses associated with approved Doctoral Student Research Scholarship budgets will be paid at the start of the academic year’s fall semester (August) . Recipients are to submit receipts and supporting documentation to Anita Brown, [abrown@american.edu](abrown@american.edu. Please)[. Please](abrown@american.edu. Please) allow 7-10 business days for a reimbursement request to be processed  \nDeadlines:  \n• Scholarship funds are available at the start of the new fiscal year, May 1, 2019. The funding period expires on June 30, 2020.  \n• All reimbursement requests must be received by the OGS no later than June 13, 2020.  \nSubmitting receipts:  \n• Submit your reimbursement spreadsheet and accompanying receipts as one pdf document, to Alexa Martinez [at](at amartinez@american.edu. Please organize)[ ](at amartinez@american.edu. Please organize)[amartinez@american.edu](at amartinez@american.edu. Please organize)[. Please organize](at amartinez@american.edu. Please organize) all receipts in the following three categories and by ascending date of transaction (see example) .  \n• 1. Travel: including transportation and lodging  \n• 2. Meals  \n• 3. Supplies/Materials  \n• Original receipts must be held by the scholarship recipient. In some instances original receipts are not available (especially for food items overseas) . In these cases, please attach an explanation to your expense spreadsheet, includingthe date, description of expense, and the amount. Please track expenses for which you cannot obtain receipts in a notebook so that you can provide a log when requesting reimbursements.  \n• If your receipts are in foreign currency, you must include the exchange rate on the spreadsheet.  \nDirect Deposits  \nIf you have signed up for direct deposit, all reimbursement checks will be deposited into your account. If you do not have direct deposit, a paper check will be sent to you using the mailing address on file. Checks cannot be held for pickup from the Office of Financial Aid, so please review your student portal to ensure that your mailing address and/or direct deposit information is accurate. Please allow 7-10 business days for a reimbursement request to be processed.  \nFederal Tax Implications  \nScholarship funds may be taxable! Please refer to IRS Publication 970 \"Tax Benefits for Education\" for more information about the federal tax implications of the awards you have received. You will receive an IRS form 1098-T from American University in January to include with your federal tax return. It is recommended that you also keep a copy of all documentation you receive for any scholarships paid to you by AU or by outside agencies. International students should refer to IRS Publication 515 \"Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities\" for more information about the federal tax implications.  \nHiring Student Workers  \nSome doctoral research scholarships include approved funds specifically for the hiring of student workers. The scholarship recipient is responsible for the accounting of hours wo","cbCaitk7DchAKsIh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitk7DchAKsIh","pdf",309344,"English","# Scholarship overview\n## Budget change approval\n## Reimbursement process\n## Scholarship funding period and eligibility\n# Deadlines and submission requirements\n## Submitting receipts and documentation\n## Direct deposits and mailing checks\n# Tax and hiring student workers\n## Federal tax implications\n## Hiring student workers rules","[{\"question\":\"Who administers the Doctoral Student Research Scholarships?\",\"answer\":\"The Office of the Provost and the Office of Graduate Studies hold the funds. Students should follow the approved budget in the scholarship proposal and follow the stated procedures for changes and reimbursements.\"},{\"question\":\"When is the scholarship reimbursement period and when can students start spending?\",\"answer\":\"The funding award period runs May 1 to April 30 of each fiscal year. Students must be enrolled during the funding period and may begin spending down their award beginning May 1.\"},{\"question\":\"How should reimbursement receipts be organized and submitted?\",\"answer\":\"Submit a reimbursement spreadsheet and accompanying receipts as one PDF document. Organize receipts into the three categories: Travel, Meals, and Supplies/Materials, and submit them in ascending transaction date order. When original receipts are unavailable, attach an explanation including date, description, and amount.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key requirements for hiring student workers under these scholarships?\",\"answer\":\"Some scholarships include approved funds for hiring student workers. The recipient is responsible for accounting of hours worked and compensation. 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