The nature of this fellowship is solely for financial support.  CUSP does not vet the safety or security of project or internship locations pursued by scholars accepting this award.  It is the responsibility of the individual student to take the appropriate precautions with respect to their destinations.  As described in the Undergraduate International Travel Policy, all CUSP-sponsored activities taking place abroad must receive School Sponsorship approval prior to travel.

By completing this award agreement, I agree to the following terms:

• I will use the 2019 SEF funds awarded to me for the sole purpose of executing my independent project or internship/research assistantship.
• I will maintain regular contact with my supervisor or faculty supporter to discuss the progress of my independent project or internship/assistantship.
• I will complete my independent project or internship/assistantship to the satisfaction of my supervisor or faculty supporter.
• For summer intern recipients: I confirm that I have accepted an internship/assistantship as supported below by the upload of an acceptance letter or company email message.
• I will blog weekly on the CUSP Summer 2019 blogging site beginning Friday, June 7, 2019. [Blogging details will be sent under separate correspondence.]
  • If my summer plans have an early end date or delayed start date, I understand that I am still obligated to engage with my peers for the full 11 week blogging period by reading and responding to their posts.
  • My last official blog prompt response will be on the last Friday of my fellowship or Friday, August 23, 2019, whichever comes first, and will consist of an abstract summarizing my summer experience. As stated above, I will continue to participate in the blog by responding to comments posted by my peers if me experience ends before Aug. 23rd.
  • For Independent Project recipients - I will submit my final paper or product to my Graduate Student Mentor (GSM) by Friday, September 13, 2019.
• At the end of the summer - I will provide a justification statement with my budget reconciliation (i.e. a breakdown of how I spent the SEF funds) accompanied by original receipts associated with SEF-related expenses in an envelope; I will submit the envelope to a GSM on the day of the Welcome Back Dinner/SEF Showcase on Thursday, September 12, 2019.
• I acknowledge that failure to complete the CUSP SEF responsibilities mentioned therein will require me to return the SEF funds in its entirety.

For students traveling abroad (even if going home) for CUSP-sponsored activities, by accepting the SEF award:

• I confirm that I received School Sponsorship approval, as per the Undergraduate International Travel Policy, for my travel plans associated with this funding support
• I confirm that I logged in to the Undergraduate Travel Web App to complete the School Sponsorship application prior to my departure.     
• I confirm that I completed the Pre-Departure Orientation, and signed the Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release form at least 2 weeks prior to my departure.
• I confirm that I have registered my travel (including side trips) through the University's International SOS (ISOS) portal.
• I confirm that, while abroad, I will be covered by a health insurance policy that also provides coverage outside the United States for routine, urgent and emergency care.

** I understand that I will not receive SEF funds if I do not meet the School Sponsporship and pre-departure tracking requirements. **

** If there are changes to my itinerary or location, either before my international departure or once abroad, then I will log in to the Undergraduate Travel Web App to immediately update my information. **

[FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONSULT THE UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL POLICY PAGE.]

At the beginning of the fall 2019 semester, I will present my experiences to my peers in one of the following formats:

• • For scholars involved in internships/assistantships - I will present my summer experiences during the Welcome Back Dinner/SEF Speed Showcase on Thursday, September 12, 2019. 
  • For scholars involved in independent projects -  I will serve on a panel of my peers to present my project during the CUSP SEF Indie Project Symposium on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

For international students:

• I acknowledge that taxes up to 14% will be taken out of my stipend award.  I will review the explanation of tax liability of my stipend described on the IRS website.  
• I will complete the Foreign National Information Form, which is required to apply for an exemption from taxation of the stipend award, and return it to the Human Resources Service Center.  Students interested in more information about the tax exemption must email Carlos Liro-Coppa from Columbia University's Human Resources Service Center.

For ALL Students:

• I have enrolled (or will enroll) in direct deposit via SSOL in order to receive the SEF funds efficiently.  If I haven't done so, then I will submit my request on SSOL (i.e. go to “Your Data” and click “Your Account” and click “Direct Deposit Authorization”).  [First time users will receive their funds as a paper check that will be held at the Cashiers Office in Kent Hall. Questions about checks or direct deposit can be directed to the Student Service Center.]
• I am aware that the SEF funds will be issued to my personal bank account associated with Columbia’s direct deposit program (if direct deposit was used previously).
• I will review IRS Publication 970 for information on any potential tax liability associated with my SEF funds at the following website.

In addition to accepting the above statements, please complete the following form: