Are Cornell PhD students paid at the university?

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Asked by Mamona Dixit
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Loveleen Sharma
3 weeks ago

Yes, Indian students who go for Cornell University PhD courses are paid via teaching assistantships and fellowships.

The 12-month stipend for the same can go as high as USD 60.7K (INR 57.2L) for the Cornell Tech grads.

Given below are the roles and its respective stipend, take a look -

Appointment Type12-Month Stipend
TA (Teaching Assistant)$60,719
GA (Graduate Assistant)$60,719
RA (Research Assistant)$60,719
GRA (Graduate Research Assistant)$60,719
University Fellowship$60,719

(USD 1 = INR 94

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