In February, individual host departments/units prepare and send a supplemental letter to training grant fellows showing the amount paid to them for NIH NRSA Childcare Benefit during the previous calendar year. The childcare benefit amount shown in the supplemental letter is included in the annual Fellowship Letter sent to the fellow from UW Shared Services. The department must issue this supplemental letter because childcare benefits may be treated differently from the fellowship/scholarship for personal tax reporting purposes. Fellows must consult IRS regulations and their personal tax preparer for proper reporting of these childcare benefits. The UW and its employees cannot provide advice on personal tax reporting or preparation. More information on this page:
An updated template was released from RSP in February 2025. A copy of the template and instructions for the supplemental letter are available through the linked websites. For any questions related to the supplemental letter, please reach out to the departmental administrator identified in your appointment letter.