; (E) accept funds from other Federal departments and agencies, including agencies within the Administration, to pay for and add to activities authorized by this Act; and (F) promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary and appropriate. (d) Director of National Air Grant Fellowship Program (1) In general The Administrator shall appoint, as the Director of the National Air Grant Fellowship Program, a qualified individual who has appropriate administrative experience and knowledge or expertise in fields related to aerospace. The Director shall be appointed and compensated, without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service, at a rate payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Duties Subject to the supervision of the Administrator, the Director shall administer the National Air Grant Fellowship Program and oversee the operation of the National Air Grant Office. In addition to any other duty prescribed by law or assigned by the Administrator, the Director shall— (A) cooperate with institutions of higher education that offer degrees in fields related to aerospace; (B) encourage the participation of graduate and post-graduate students in the National Air Grant Fellowship Program