While this is similar to a salary, it is covered by a studentship, so is tax-free.
From the independent.co.uk
But money on a studentship is not nearly as tight as it used to be.
From the newscientist.com
Her work has been funded through a PhD studentship from the Economic and Social Research Council.
From the sciencedaily.com
Sometimes sponsorship, rather than studentship, is the answer.
From the independent.co.uk
Here he not only received a free studentship, but also a stipend.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Dr. Desautels is a recipient of the CIHR studentship.
From the sciencedaily.com
I went in one weekend during a summer studentship before my honours and found the door to the lab had been jemmied.
From the guardian.co.uk
Emma J Stone is funded by a NERC studentship.
From the sciencedaily.com
Others go through the research councils'Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering, or CASE, studentship scheme.
From the newscientist.com
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