PhD student earns $18.50 an hour, raising concerns about financial viability

PhD student Maxim Buckley earns $18.50 an hour researching children's cancer at the University of Adelaide. This pay, just above Australia’s poverty line, raises concerns about the viability of PhD studies as costs soar. Experts urge the government to raise stipends, as nearly 60% of potential candidates are deterred by financial constraints.

Summary by OZbrief · The Guardian Australia