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Can someone please tell me if PhD income (studentship or sponsor) is taxed? I've been told it is'nt.

T

That is correct (for research council funding at least).

B

My studentship used to pay for all fees, and give me a tax free stipend of just over a £1000 a month. We also got extra funding for conferences. You don't pay council tax and are eligible for NUS student discounts and railcards in the UK.

Its not a huge amount, compared to my friends who were working in professional jobs, but a darn sight better than paying for it yourself.

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