Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the interpretation of eligibility criteria for a grad school fellowship application, specifically regarding whether serving as a PI, PD, Co-PI, or Co-PD on federally funded projects includes participation in training grants like NSF REU fellowships.
Discussion Character
Main Points Raised
- One participant seeks clarification on whether being an NSF REU fellow counts as serving on a federally funded project.
- Another participant suggests that training grants, such as REU fellowships and NIH K awards, are generally not considered the same as research grants.
- A later reply confirms the initial thought that training grants do not qualify, advising to contact the program officer for confirmation.
- One participant expresses uncertainty about how to answer the question.
- Another participant asserts that the answer is "no" regarding the inclusion of training grants.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no consensus on the interpretation of the eligibility criteria, as some participants believe training grants do not count, while others express uncertainty.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference specific types of funding (training grants vs. research grants) but do not provide detailed definitions or criteria for these categories, leaving some assumptions unaddressed.