We just submitted a training grant to NSF and asked the program officer
this very question; they did NOT recommend asking for computers for
trainees.

Ferland, Joyce wrote:
>
> I am looking for a general consensus from all of you experts out there…
>
> How do you handle a request to purchase a desktop computer or laptop
> computer for trainees on a training grant? A21 restrictions still
> apply, however, the argument is because of the nature of a training
> grant this should be allowed.
>
> How does your University’s handle this?
>
> */Joyce H Ferland/*
>
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