stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend 
-pənd
: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
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He receives a small stipend for his work as a research fellow.
the stipend you'll receive as an intern will just barely cover your housing costs
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Similarly, universities can establish clear benchmarks for interdisciplinary collaboration, providing grants or stipends for faculty who participate in the creation of cross-disciplinary programs.
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Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Jarmond also receives a yearly $5,400 vehicle stipend and an annual allotment of Nike athletic apparel.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
These can last from three to eight weeks; Most major airlines will pay you a basic stipend during training (with the exception of American Airlines), but be sure to have some savings in the bank to cover incidentals.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
The host family provides a place to stay, food and – in most states – a minimum stipend of just under $200 per week, while the au pair provides up to 45 hours per week of child care.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Jarmond also receives a yearly $5,400 vehicle stipend and an annual allotment of Nike athletic apparel.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
These can last from three to eight weeks; Most major airlines will pay you a basic stipend during training (with the exception of American Airlines), but be sure to have some savings in the bank to cover incidentals.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
The host family provides a place to stay, food and – in most states – a minimum stipend of just under $200 per week, while the au pair provides up to 45 hours per week of child care.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipend. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend
-pənd
: a sum of money paid at regular times for services or expenses
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