fixed stipend
[/ˈfɪkst ˈstɪpend/]
nounpl: fixed stipends
bolsa fixa
1. A fixed or predetermined amount of money paid regularly to a person, typically as a salary, allowance, or subsidy that does not vary
The university provides a fixed stipend to all graduate students for their living expenses.
A universidade fornece uma bolsa fixa a todos os estudantes de pós-graduação para despesas de moradia.
2. A regular payment of a determined sum to support a person's studies, work, or living conditions
As a research fellow, she receives a fixed stipend each month regardless of project outcomes.
Como pesquisadora bolsista, ela recebe uma bolsa fixa mensalmente independentemente dos resultados do projeto.
In Brazil, fixed stipends are commonly provided to graduate students, researchers, and scholarship recipients through agencies like CAPES and CNPq. In the USA, fixed stipends are typical for graduate assistantships, fellowships, and certain academic or research positions. The term emphasizes the stability and predictability of the payment, distinguishing it from performance-based or variable compensation.
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