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Key PointsFellowships are merit-based awards with no work requirement, while assistantships require 10–20 hours per week of teaching, research, or administrative work in exchange for tuition coverage and a stipend.PhD programs are far more likely to offer full funding packages than master’s programs, though funded master’s positions do exist, especially in STEM and at large research universities.Both fellowship and assistantship income are taxable, but the way taxes are withheld differs – assistantship pay has taxes taken out automatically, while fellowship recipients are responsible for paying taxes themselves. If you’ve ever heard someone say they’re getting paid to go to grad…

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