§ 649.50 - What are the conditions and components of a fellowship for master's level or professional degree study?

(a) An award for a fellowship for a master's level or professional degree program of study is for the normal period of time for completing the program or a total of three years, whichever is less.

(b) A fellow may apply to the Secretary for an additional period of fellowship support of up to 12 months. The fellow's application must include—

(1) The specific facts detailing the reasons why the additional period of support is necessary;

(2) A certification by the institution that it is aware of the fellow's application and that the fellow has attained satisfactory progress in the fellow's academic studies; and

(3) A recommendation from the institution that the additional period of fellowship support of up to 12 months is necessary.

(c) The institution shall request approval for the additional support in its third-year noncompeting continuation application, as required under 34 CFR 75.253 for multiyear project periods.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1840-0509)