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34 CFR §650.34

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In order to continue to receive payments under a fellowship, a fellow shall—
  1. (a)Maintain satisfactory progress in the program for which the fellowship was awarded as determined by the institution of higher education;
  2. (b)Devote essentially full time to study or research in the field in which the fellowship was awarded, as determined by the institution of higher education;
  3. (c)Not engage in gainful employment during the period of the fellowship except on a part-time basis, for the institution of higher education at which the fellowship was awarded, in teaching, research, or similar activities approved by the Secretary; and
  4. (d)Begin study under the fellowship in the academic year specified in the fellowship award.