The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has released quarterly stipends totaling ₹42.3 lakh to 42 top young Indian chess players (U7-U19), aiming to alleviate financial burdens for training and competition, as part of a grassroots development plan.
AI sales software company Rilla in Brooklyn offers employees an annual $18,000 housing stipend to live near its Williamsburg HQ, costing $1.7 million yearly. This aims to reduce commuting for its 120 employees working 72-hour weeks.
PhD students in Australia are facing financial hardship due to low stipends, with rates falling below the poverty line. A recent report recommended increasing stipends to $50,000, but the government has not committed to the changes, sparking concerns about equity and Australia's research capacity.
The Madhya Pradesh government offers a housing assistance scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing higher education away from home. Eligible SC students in rented accommodation can receive monthly stipends of up to Rs. 2,000, with amounts varying by location. Applications are submitted online via the MPTAAS portal.
South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT is recruiting final participating universities for its graduate student research stipend program, guaranteeing monthly stipends of at least 800,000 KRW for Master's and 1.1 million KRW for PhD students.
Meta employees are reportedly deserting offices and maximizing perks before anticipated mass layoffs. The company plans to cut about 10% of its workforce, with notices expected Wednesday.
