The financial struggle in academia is not hidden, still many graduate students want to pursue a research career. US offers best research labs and institutions to attract aspiring PhD researchers from all over the world. Its your right to ask about highest PhD stipends offered in the US because PhD is a long journey and … Read more
Imagine spending years of your life conducting groundbreaking research, tirelessly writing papers, and presenting at conferences – all in pursuit of furthering knowledge in your chosen field. Now, picture doing all that without receiving any payment for your efforts. Sounds disheartening, right? Well, don’t worry! In today’s guide, I will explore: Do PhD students get … Read more
In short, you can manage to live off a PhD stipend if: (a) you are single-PhD stipend is for you only, (b) your research is appealing to grant lenders-external grants can top up your PhD stipend, (c) you share your room rent-may affect your privacy as well as productivity, (d) you dine out less-prepare your … Read more
NO, PhD students actually make much less than their counterparts in the industry. There are several reasons for lower compensation of PHD students. However, most common reasons are intense competition for PhD positions and no incentive for employer (university/ department) in increasing the PhD stipend. PhD stipend may feel handsome on paper to most international … Read more
Being passionate about your field of study is a good thing. Aspiring to be a researcher in your subject is also mentally rewarding. However, Money is the one thing you need to survive and ensure that you can focus on your research. It is not possible to do a PhD without funding for a majority … Read more
A PhD student once told me sarcastically that “PhD stipends are low because universities want to train these PhD students for the poverty that will follow for a long time after they finish their PhD”. However, there are many other reasons for lower compensation of PhD work. In short, the PhD students are paid poorly … Read more
