stipend
What does "stipend" mean?
A stipend is a fixed, regular sum of money paid to someone, typically a student, intern, or clergy member, to help cover living expenses. Unlike a salary, which is paid in exchange for labor as an employee, a stipend is often provided as a form of support or an allowance to facilitate a specific activity like research or training. You will most commonly encounter this term in academic or professional development settings. It implies that the recipient is not strictly an "employee" in the traditional sense, but is being supported to pursue a project or education. It is often described as "modest" or "living" because it is intended to cover necessities rather than provide a profit.
"stipend" in conversation
Applying for a research grant
Does the fellowship include a monthly stipend?
Does the fellowship include a monthly stipend?
Yes, it covers your rent and basic living costs for the duration of the project.
Yes, it covers your rent and basic living costs for the duration of the project.
Used here to clarify financial support for academic work.
Discussing an internship
Is this a paid position?
Is this a paid position?
We offer a small stipend to help with your commuting expenses.
We offer a small stipend to help with your commuting expenses.
Stipends are often used for internships where a full salary is not expected.
"stipend" in a sentence
The university provides a small stipend for graduate students.
The university provides a small stipend for graduate students.
She used her research stipend to travel to the archives in London.
She used her research stipend to travel to the archives in London.
The internship offers a modest stipend, which is just enough to cover the cost of local transit and lunch.
The internship offers a modest stipend, which is just enough to cover the cost of local transit and lunch.
