Thx. These have been quite useful. Hope you guys have a good break.

Hello. Just joined today although I've been 'lurking' for a while:-).

Anyway, here are my questions. Most grants/studentships come with a 'consumables' amount, some are substantial while some are not.

1. Who's in charge of this - the student or the supervisor?
2. If it's the supervisor, is his/her approval just a matter of protocol subject to justification.
3. Are there any categories of items which may be oredred on the student's initiative.
4. If it's the student, is the supervisor's approval also just a matter of courtesy/protocol.

Thanks for your clarifications in advance

Gambit