; (B) the skills to be imparted by each training program; (C) how the wildlife or veterinary institution will use the funds provided under a grant; and (D) how each training program will help a trainee advance conservation and management goals for wildlife or zoological animal populations. (c) Consideration of proposals (1) Preference In awarding a grant under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to an eligible wildlife or veterinary institution offering a training program— (A) at rotating sites, particularly in the case of a residency program; and (B) under which trainees conduct research and teach veterinary students. (2) Procedures The Secretary shall establish procedures to ensure that proposals are rigorously reviewed and that grants are competitively awarded. (d) Traineeship candidate For purposes of this section, an individual shall be treated as a traineeship candidate if the individual— (1) is a citizen of the United States, a national, or a lawful permanent resident; (2) expresses a profound interest in wildlife or zoological veterinary medicine and a commitment to becoming a wildlife or zoological veterinarian; and (3) has submitted to a wildlife or veterinary institution offering a training program under subsection (a) an application for the training program containing such information as may be required by the wildlife or veterinary institution. (e) Financial assistance under training program Under a training program, a trainee shall, for the duration of the training program, be provided with— (1) a stipend, in an amount based on criteria to be determined by the wildlife or veterinary institution, including— (A) the type and length of the training program; (B) the responsibilities assigned to the trainee as part of the training program; (C) the academic level or degree held by the trainee; and (D) the relevant experience of the trainee