Update 03-general_policies.Rmd

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Author: EPAC2328

03-general_policies.Rmd

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Ultimately, the job of researchers is writing. Therefore, graduate students are
 
 * If you achieve something noteworthy, please let me know. I may add that to this policy.
 
-<!-- This is burrow from David Lab rule
+<!-- This is borrow from David Lab rule
 These following incentives for developing skills in grant writing. All proposals must have D.Held as a co-author to be eligible for incentives. An application package typically includes formatted (according to the RFA/RFP) sections, budget narrative and budget. The Narrative also outlined in the RFP is the single largest component of each package. We must have the package complete 2 wk in advance of the deadline published in the RFA. Intention to submit should be done no less than 30 d before the grant deadline.
 
  Most student pay is tied to grant funded projects. The pay rates written into those projects are finite and not subject to within project increases. Any disparity between grant funded assistantships and the departmental minimums will be addressed if soft funds are available. Some students may also be partially supported with a Departmental GRA fellowship. These fellowships contribute a maximum of $16,000 annually to the base pay rates for GRA fellowships listed below. Base pay rates for students on GRA fellowships are set departmentally through a vote of the faculty. Students are responsible for paying all the various university and health fees. The following annual pay rates (approved by the dept faculty in 2017) vary by degree program.
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ NM usually writes in the morning (8:30-10:30 am) if there is no other schedule.
 
 If lab members send me an email, I try to reply on the same or the next day if it is within a usual working day. If you do not receive a response within 48 hours, please send me a reminder.
 
-Please set a deadline whenever you request feedback for your proposal or manuscript. It will help both of us. And feel free to bug me close to the deadlines (even on the day off) -- I won't be offended by reminders. Instead, I will appreciate them!
+Please set a deadline whenever you request feedback for your proposal or manuscript. It will help both of us. And feel free to bug me close to the deadlines (even on the day of) -- I won't be offended by reminders. Instead, I will appreciate them!
 
 I always use a virtual deadline one week before for any tasks with a hard deadline. This is for safety. I may get sick or have an accident. Please remember this and behave in the same way. But in an emergency, do not hesitate to ask me to do something in the last second.