- 6 - petitioner had worked on prior to his departure to attend Drexel. Petitioner had expected another individual to finish the ONR project in his absence, but that individual was unable to do so and had resigned from the project. Upon completion of the ONR project, petitioner expected to return to his doctoral research; however, he was aware that his decision to return to Lincoln University could jeopardize his chance to continue his studies at Drexel. In a July 27, 1987, letter to Elward Bynum, an NIH Program Administrator, petitioner wrote: I have enclosed a copy of a letter requesting postponement of the second and third year of my fellowship. As indicated, the set of circumstances involving the ONR contract was totally unanticipated. This request has been discussed with my sponsor, Dr. Ferrone, and in his opinion, this could have an adverse effect on my progress if I fail to continue my preparation for the Ph.D. qualifying exam this year off. * * * Thus, there are some uncertainties with regards to my re-admission into Drexel even if NIH approves my request. Although Drexel is my first choice for completion of my studies, if re-admission is denied, I am willing to pursue my work at another institution. On August 10, 1987, an NIH official wrote to petitioner to notify him that his request for a 1-year leave of absence from his MARC faculty fellowship had been approved. The approval letter indicated that petitioner's funding would resume at the conclusion of his year off and thereafter continue through June 1990, which "will provide the approved two years and nine months of fellowship support." The letter also stated: "In the event you do not return to Drexel to complete your approved researchPage: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Next
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