Comment Re:probably still makes sense (Score 1) 292
Lets be honest, the people receiving these stipends are making at most $40,000 a year. If they were to go out and get a job, their starting salaries would be $60,000 or if they already have a masters, upwards of $100,000. They also have to produce results are they can get their money taken away or not get their degree. At best I would call this cheap labor.
Also, I know DoD grants have required service at a lab after they graduate, that could become the norm for other grants as well.