Naval Academy Employees Can Now Receive External Federal Grant Funds.
This law allows U.S. Naval Academy employees on mandatory unpaid leave (due to the 10-month academic schedule) to receive salary and benefits from external federal research grants. This change removes a barrier, enabling researchers to continue their work during the summer months using funds from agencies like NASA or the National Science Foundation. The public benefits indirectly from the continuous research output and retention of highly skilled personnel at the Academy.
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Naval Academy employees on mandatory unpaid leave can now receive salary and benefits from external federal grants (e.g., NIH, NASA).
This applies specifically to employees on the regular 10-month pay schedule, ensuring research continuity during summer breaks.
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