My girlfriend is a PhD student and is wondering how much general lab work (not related to research) is normal for a student (not a lab employee). Her PI does not pay her anything, all her income (stipend, lab expenses) come from other sources like grants. She is not paid extra for doing the general lab work. [more inside]
posted by mallow005 on Oct 7, 2009 - 28 answers

Applying for AHRC funding for an Art PhD. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Mar 30, 2009 - 0 answers

If you are a student receiving funding for a PhD program and you withdraw at the end of the year, does the department/school ever ask for the money back? [more inside]
posted by limegreenpopsicle on Sep 1, 2008 - 15 answers

I'd like to do my PhD in a scientific field, full-time in the NY Metro area. How can I make it work money-wise? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on May 18, 2008 - 16 answers