I want to pay our pre-doctoral trainees using object code 01-80 in order to provide additional benefits as an incentive to attract highly qualified candidates. Is this allowed on either the T32 Training Grant or from department funds?

No. Per the NIH Grants Policy Statement, trainees are not employees and can only receive stipends and health insurance. Per UW policy, pre-doctoral trainees must be paid under object code 01-90 or 08-02. Please see PAFC’s additional guidance on T32 Training Grants for more information.